Liquor Update: This change applies to the following licence classes: Special Event Permittees. What’s changing To help Special Event Permit (SEP) holders manage costs and keep pace with inflation, as of August 24, 2026, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) is increasing the maximum prices that may be charged for liquor sold under a SEP. […]

Liquor Update: These changes apply to the following licence classes.  Authorized sellers: Licensee retail stores Wine stores Special wine stores Rural licensee retail stores Authorized purchasers: Liquor primary licensees Liquor primary club licensees Food primary licensees Catering licensees Manufacturer licensees with a lounge endorsement What’s changing To provide bars and restaurants with more flexibility in sourcing specialty […]

Cannabis Update: This change applies to the following application: New Cannabis Retail Store (CRS) or Producer Retail Store (PRS) Changes to associates for existing CRS or PRS licences What’s changing The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) is introducing a risk based approach to cannabis security screening Effective May 21, 2026, this change applies to […]

Liquor Update: These changes apply to the following: All liquor licensees who pay liquor licence renewal fees All individuals required to have Serving It Right (SIR) and Special Event Server (SES) certification. What’s changing To support timely, consistent, and modernized licensing services, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) is implementing a necessary update to annual […]