The B.C. government has moved to fast-track patio expansions to help the province’s hospitality sector meet physical-distancing guidelines outlined by the provincial health officer.
The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch is accepting online applications for “food primary, liquor primary and manufacturer licencees” to temporarily expand service areas until the end of October. “Speeding up the process will help restaurants, pubs, breweries and other licencees, and give British Columbians more options for safely eating out this summer, while continuing to follow (provincial officer of health) Dr.
Henry’s directions,” Attorney General David Eby said in a statement. Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart applauded the move, saying it complements the