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Newsletter Archive
Read our past Industry Updates:
October 23, 2025
Liquor strike, WorkSafeBC, Hall of Fame
October 17, 2025
Industry press conference on liquor strike and survey findings
October 14, 2025
BCGEU Strike Action update & call for feedback
September 23, 2025
LDB Strike Action, WorkSafe response, labour advocacy
September 10, 2025
Urgent! Restaurant Industry at breaking point
August 22, 2025
Member Benefit: Free HR; Vancouver Business Office, FIFA
August 6, 2025
Case Study: Assisting in patio issue, industry issues update
July 25, 2025
WorkSafe gratuities battle, engagement with municipalities
July 9, 202
Member Testimonial: Tap & Barrel; tariffs, immigration, Gillian Macgregor Downtown Van recognition
June 25, 2025
Member Perk: Atlas (tip management techonology); Minor As Agents program update
June 11, 2025
Labour shortage, Restaurant Watch update, Member Perks
May 28, 2025
Uber Across BC!, FreshSlice keynote address, industry news
May 22, 2025
Call to pause WorkSafe audit aggression
May 7, 2025
Member Perk: Western Financial Group; assistance on tackling industry issues
April 23, 2025
BC Sick Day Policy, Victoria Chamber of Commerce, tariffs
April 9, 2025
Lunch with Lana Popham at H.A.V.E. Cafe, City of Vancouver Business Growth Task Force
March 26, 2026
Federal election, American liquor alternatives, Juno Awards
March 13, 2025
Industry Training Grant, removing red tape, PM-designate Mark Carney
February 28, 2025
Upcoming tariffs, Vancouver considers extending liquor hours, Member Perk: Foodbuy