British Columbians who have been enjoying takeout beer, wine and liquor will now be able to order the service permanently 乌鸦传媒� thanks to regulations implemented Friday by the province.

It comes after a recommendation from B.C. liquor and hospitality industry professionals and advocates with Restaurants Canada.

Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth said the change will provide around 8,000 businesses long-term financial support and 乌鸦传媒渃ertainty,乌鸦传媒� aiding the hospitality industry in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year the province granted three temporary authorizations, offering restaurants the option to sell liquor with food orders for pickup and delivery 乌鸦传媒� now, the allowance is permanent.

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乌鸦传媒淎nnouncements like this give businesses the flexibility they need to shift their operations for the long-term, helping them to regain stability,乌鸦传媒� stated Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation.

This is the second temporary authorization the provincial government has instated permanently.

In February 2021, restaurants, bars and tourism operators with liquor licenses were allowed to purchase alcohol at wholesale prices permanently.

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乌鸦传媒淲e乌鸦传媒檝e had to make huge adjustments to our businesses, shifting to a takeout and delivery-focused business model to ensure we could continue to operate under the provincial health officer乌鸦传媒檚 guidelines,乌鸦传媒� said Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association.

乌鸦传媒淭he temporary change initially helped us generate sales through a new revenue stream, but making it permanent will give us continued relief from the financial hardship of the pandemic as we move into recovery.乌鸦传媒�

sarah.grochowski@bpdigital.ca
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