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Pricing Upgrade for Special Events

Just in case you do not see the recent LCRB Policy change - For those using Special Event Permits the maximum charges per liquor serving have been raised as below, in line with the general rise in liquor costs. Given the rising cost of liquor,…
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Provincial Cross Border Liquor Distribution

What do the changes to Provincial Cross Border Liquor Distribution actually mean for BC? Following yesterday's (some would say long overdue) decision to change Provincial rules that will allow brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly…
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Summer & Shoulder Season at Panorama

For all of you that are familiar with Panorama Mountain Resort, you will know that the fun continues all year round - For those that aren't; once you get the opportunity - Check it out: The Team at Pano have several exciting events coming…
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Ridge 8 Luxury Linen Reveal

One of the things I love most about managing and designing vacation rental properties is revisiting a space years later and seeing how well it has stood the test of time. I originally designed and decorated Ridge 8 almost 9 years ago, so…
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Marble Canyon Unit 504 Refresh (Phase 1)

Phase One complete for our new owners’ property: This 3-bedroom mountain retreat has already had a major refresh designed to improve both guest experience and rental performance. When I walk into a condo, especially from a vacation…
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A Successful Opening Weekend for En-Joy Fire Valley

Congratulations to the incredible team at En-Joy Fire Valley Restaurant on an amazing opening weekend! What a fantastic group of people, and what a wonderful addition to our valley. It was so great to see this vision come to life! Graeme…
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Still Blazing the Pre-Summer ‘Due Diligence’ Trail

Graeme recently completed  staff presentations at The Station Pub in Invermere, and The Fernie Taphouse - Next up are 2 brand new licensed businesses coming to the Columbia Valley, along side existing clients in Panorama and Fairmont. Graeme's…
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Private & Rural Liquor Stores in BC Permitted to Sell to the Hospitality Sector

Big News from LCRB Today: The long awaited permission for Private Liquor Stores LRS and Rural Liquor Stores (RLS) to become 'Authorized Sellers' to Hospitality Outlets (Liquor and Food Primary Licensees). Full Details can be found…
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Offering Small suggestions that help bring Larger Concepts to Life…

Many will remember the Steamers Coffee shop that was previously tucked away behind the Bear's Paw Lounge in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - It has since been replaced by their new Coffee Shop right beside the Main Lodge Entrance - It left…
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Good News (and not so Good News) from LCRB

Recently LCRB provided a 'Bulletin' to all their licensees in BC providing the following information (summarized here): Service improvements you can expect Over the coming fiscal year 26/27, liquor licence renewal fees will fund new service…