Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC)

Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) A united voice, a strong impact. Fighting for BC's private liquor & cannabis industry since 1975.

Our latest Liquor Industry Update is out!Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s private liquor and hospitality indus...
09/09/2026

Our latest Liquor Industry Update is out!

Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s private liquor and hospitality industry:
🔗 Read it here: link in bio
Want these updates delivered straight to your inbox?
📩 Subscribe today: link in bio

Here are a few highlights from this week’s edition:
➡️ Registration Open! ABLE BC Industry Reception on September 21
➡️ Has Your ABLE BC Membership Expired? 
➡️ Meet ABLE BC’s LRS Committee
➡️ Connect Your Store with BC’s Hospitality Industry
➡️ Reminder: SEP Maximum Drink Prices Raised
➡️ And more

Plus, inside every newsletter:
🌟 Member Spotlight: Black Swan Pub
🌿 Cannabis Corner: EPR Requirements for E-Cigarettes & Vapes
🧠 go2HR on Tap: New SuperHost® Instructor Certification Program
🤝 Out and About with ABLE BC
📅 Upcoming events & webinars

Raise a glass with us at the ABLE BC Industry Reception! 🥂Join us on Monday, September 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Donnella...
09/09/2026

Raise a glass with us at the ABLE BC Industry Reception! 🥂

Join us on Monday, September 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Donnellan's Irish Pub in Vancouver for an evening of networking, live music, appetizers, drinks, and meaningful industry conversation.

Connect with ABLE BC’s Board of Directors, committees, members, and fellow industry professionals. We’re also pleased to welcome Minister of Agriculture and Food Lana Popham, along with senior officials from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch and Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

🎟️ ABLE BC members in good standing are eligible for complimentary tickets.
Promotional codes have been sent by email. If you haven’t received yours - or would like to renew or become a member - contact Nicole at [email protected].

Space is limited - get your tickets today: link in bio

Thank you to our generous event sponsors BCLC Western Financial Group BC Brewers' Recycled Container Collection Council ContainerWorld.Group.of.Compan Beer Canada Wine Growers BC. Wines of British Columbia as well as Dirty Laundry Winery and Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards for providing sparkling wine for the reception.

We look forward to seeing you on September 21!

Raise a glass with us at the ABLE BC Industry Reception! 🥂Join us on Monday, September 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Donnella...
09/07/2026

Raise a glass with us at the ABLE BC Industry Reception! 🥂

Join us on Monday, September 21, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Donnellan's Irish Pub in Vancouver for an evening of networking, live music, appetizers, drinks, and meaningful industry conversation.

Connect with ABLE BC’s Board of Directors, committees, members, and fellow industry professionals. We’re also pleased to welcome Minister of Agriculture and Food Lana Popham, along with senior officials from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch and Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch.

🎟️ ABLE BC members in good standing are eligible for complimentary tickets.

Promotional codes have been sent by email. If you haven’t received yours - or would like to renew or become a member - contact Nicole at [email protected].

Space is limited - get your tickets today: link in bio

Thank you to our generous event sponsors BCLC Western Financial Group BRCCC ContainerWorld.Group.of.Compan Beer Canada Wine Growers BC. Wines of British Columbia Village Farms as well as Dirty Laundry Winery Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards for providing sparkling wine for the reception.

We look forward to seeing you on September 21!

⏰ Four days left to renew your ABLE BC membership!Memberships for both liquor industry members and private cannabis reta...
08/27/2026

⏰ Four days left to renew your ABLE BC membership!

Memberships for both liquor industry members and private cannabis retailers expire on August 31.

By renewing, you help ABLE BC continue to:
✅ Advocate for practical policies that protect and strengthen your business
✅ Ensure B.C.’s liquor and cannabis industries have a strong, united voice with government
✅ Provide timely industry updates, resources, savings, and member-exclusive programs
✅ Create opportunities to connect with industry peers and decision-makers

Renew by Monday, August 31, and help us keep building stronger, more responsible liquor and cannabis industries in B.C.

Renew today: ablebc.member365.ca

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Another simple way to show your love for Summerland? Choose a Summerland craft beer. 🍺💛Summerland is home to several loc...
08/24/2026

Another simple way to show your love for Summerland? Choose a Summerland craft beer. 🍺💛

Summerland is home to several local breweries, including Detonate Brewing and Giants Head Brewing

Restaurants and retailers can help by giving Summerland beer a place on the menu, on tap and on the shelf. Beer lovers can pick up a local brew or ask for Summerland beer when dining out. Every pint and purchase supports the brewers, hospitality workers and community behind it.

And when it is safe to visit and the community is ready to welcome visitors, consider making Summerland part of your next Okanagan trip. If you’re exploring the BC Ale Trail | BC Craft Beer Penticton Ale Trail, add a stop in Summerland and enjoy a locally brewed pint along the way.

Choose local. Support Summerland. Raise a glass to BC craft beer. 🍻❤️

Our latest Liquor Industry Update is out!Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s private liquor and hospitality indus...
08/21/2026

Our latest Liquor Industry Update is out!

Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s private liquor and hospitality industry:
🔗 Read it: link in bio

Want these updates delivered straight to your inbox?
📩 Subscribe today: link in bio

Here are a few highlights from this week’s edition:
➡️ Message to ABLE BC Members from Hon. Lana Popham
➡️ Save the Date: ABLE BC Industry Reception on September 21
➡️ BC Wildfire Resources
➡️ : Support & Choose Summerland Wines
➡️ Policy Change: Raising SEP Maximum Drink Prices
➡️ BC Premier Announces Cabinet Changes
➡️ And more

Plus, inside every newsletter:
🌟 Member Spotlight: Pioneer’s Pub
🌿 Cannabis Corner: Oak Bay Opens Door to Legal Cannabis Retail
🧠 go2HR on Tap: Protecting Your Team When Air Quality Drops
🤝 Out and About with ABLE BC
📅 Upcoming events & webinars

A simple way to show your love for Summerland? Choose a Summerland wine. 🍷💛 We’re proud to join the Wine Growers BC. Win...
08/19/2026

A simple way to show your love for Summerland? Choose a Summerland wine. 🍷💛
 
We’re proud to join the Wine Growers BC. Wines of British Columbia BCRFA and Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive Association in encouraging restaurants, retailers and wine lovers across BC to get behind  .
 
A big thank you to ABLE BC members JAK's Beer Wine Spirits Marquis Wine Cellars The Train Station Pub Vessel Liquor Cascadia Liquor The 14th Avenue Pub haney hotel beer & wine store Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub and breweries Detonate Brewing Giants Head Brewing for already getting on board and featuring Summerland wines. Your support matters.

And this is bigger than one community. Summerland gives us a reason to celebrate BC wine, and we want that local pride to extend across the province.
 
Put BC wine on the list. Give it a place on the shelf. Pour it by the glass. Ask for it when you’re dining out. Share a bottle with friends. Every choice helps support the growers, winemakers and communities behind the wines we love.
 
And when you’re ready, come experience BC wine country for yourself. Fall is a beautiful time to explore the people, places and wines that make our province so special.
 
Show your love for Summerland. Celebrate BC wine. ❤️🍷

Our August Cannabis Industry Update is out! Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s cannabis retailers. 🔗 Read it now...
08/17/2026

Our August Cannabis Industry Update is out!

Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s cannabis retailers.
🔗 Read it now: link in bio

Want these updates delivered straight to your inbox?
📩 Subscribe today through the link in bio

Here are a few highlights from this month’s edition:
➡️ Message to ABLE BC Cannabis Members: Minister Lana Popham
➡️ Save the Date: ABLE BC Industry Reception on September 21
➡️ Membership Renewal Season is Here!
➡️ Recent Enforcements on Illicit Cannabis in BC
➡️ Oak Bay Opens Door to Legal Cannabis Retail
➡️ And more

Plus, inside every newsletter:
🌿 Member Spotlight: Earth’s Own Naturals
🧠 go2HR: July 2026 Labour Insights
🤝 Out and About with ABLE BC
📅 Upcoming events & webinars

Our latest Liquor Industry Update is out!Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s private liquor and hospitality indus...
08/10/2026

Our latest Liquor Industry Update is out!

Catch up on the latest news impacting BC’s private liquor and hospitality industry:
🔗 Read it now: link bio
Want these updates delivered straight to your inbox?
📩 Subscribe today: link in bio

Here are a few highlights from this week’s edition:
➡️ Membership Renewal Season is Here
➡️ Reminder: Stay Inspection Ready
➡️ Thrive Advisor’s New Liquor & Cannabis Resources
➡️ Private Retailers Connecting with BC’s Food & Beverage
➡️ And more

Plus, inside every newsletter:
🌟 Member Spotlight: Blackfish Pub
🌿 Cannabis Corner: Federal Advocacy Group Suspends Operations
🧠 go2HR on Tap: June 2026 Labour Insights
🤝 Out and About with ABLE BC
📅 Upcoming events & webinars

🍂 The Fall 2026 issue of The Quarterly Pour is here!Our latest issue is packed with insights, ideas, and industry perspe...
08/10/2026

🍂 The Fall 2026 issue of The Quarterly Pour is here!

Our latest issue is packed with insights, ideas, and industry perspectives for BC’s liquor and hospitality community.

Inside this issue:
🍽️ What Your Kitchen is Telling You About Your Business
👥 The Stuff Nobody Tells You About Your New Hire
🍻 ABLE BC Member Feature: Brandt’s Creek Neighbourhood Pub
🥃 The Future Looks Bright for Non-Alc Spirits
🛒 Best Buying Practices in a Changing Market
📣 ABLE BC Executive Director’s Report
➕ And more!

Whether you’re looking for practical business advice, industry trends, or stories from fellow operators, there’s plenty to dig into.

📖 Read the Fall 2026 issue of The Quarterly Pour: link in bio.

The Quarterly Pour is the official publication of ABLE BC.

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