Restaurants Canada is calling on more government support for foodservice establishments as COVID-19 continues to serve restaurants serious financial challenges. Around 70% of the nearly 900 foodservice operators surveyed by the organization are very or extremely worried about their ability […]
Steamworks Brewing Co. offers to decontaminate masks for front-line workers
A Burnaby brewery has repurposed new brewery equipment to decontaminate N95 masks. Steamworks Brewery took delivery of its steam-driven chamber pasteurizer days before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. It was for laboratory use in new product development and for […]
More brewery closures coming if pandemic restrictions persist: CCBA
The Canadian Craft Brewers Association is painting a bleak picture for the craft beer industry unless COVID-19 restrictions are eased and relief is made available. According to a recent survey conducted by the CCBA, more than 60% of Canadian craft […]
Kelowna’s Boundary Brewing the first craft beer casualty of COVID-19
Like many craft breweries across North America, Kelowna’s Boundary Brewing shut its doors last month in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it will not be reopening, says owner Oliver Gläser, making it the province’s first craft beer casualty […]
Tasting rooms, pubs and restaurants could reopen starting in May
B.C. restaurants and food primary-licenced pubs and tasting rooms could be allowed to open for sit-down service as early as next month, although the provincial government has made clear that any loosened restrictions will come from provincial health officer Bonnie […]
Even a pandemic can’t stop Port Moody’s beer scene from growing
As businesses across the province struggle to stay open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest addition to Port Moody’s craft beer scene is about to throw open its doors. Well, maybe squeeze one of them open a crack. Four years […]
B.C. beverage producers join forces to rally support for local businesses with Time to Buy BC campaign
B.C. alcoholic beverage producers are joining forces to encourage British Columbians to support local businesses in an effort to mitigate the economic devastation wrought by COVID-19. The “Time to Buy BC” campaign was launched on Tuesday in a joint effort […]
Private liquor stores can now open at 7 a.m. in B.C.
Liquor stores in B.C. will temporarily be able to open as early as 7am so they can serve seniors and the immuno-compromised. Wine stores or private liquor stores throughout the province can now operate between 7am and 11pm, if they […]
Liquor sales are up during COVID-19 outbreak, but B.C. craft breweries are still struggling
B.C. government liquor stores have reported a surge in liquor sales since the COVID-19 quarantine began almost a month ago, with a 40% increase compared to this time last year. However, that hasn’t translated into increased sales for craft brewers, […]
Your design could be on Stanley Park Brewing’s next growler label
Are you a pro designer, a budding artist or just dedicated doodler? Because your design could be on the label of Stanley Park Brewing’s Hollow Tree Lager limited edition Earth Day growler. Stanley Park Brewing is celebrating the 50th anniversary […]