PATIO, SERVICE AREA EXPANSIONS SUPPORT SAFE REOPENING
Government has taken action to support the province’s hospitality sector by temporarily authorizing the expansion of service areas, such as patios, to support physical distancing requirements and industry recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. To support businesses in their reopening efforts, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) will now permit food-primary, liquor-primary and manufacturer licensees, such as wineries, breweries and distilleries, to apply through a simplified online process to temporarily expand their service areas until October 31, 2020. news.gov.bc.ca/22250