British Columbia

Attention compliance and sustainability professionals: Today, RCC responded to the B.C. Government’s discussion paper on the management of non-residential packaging and paper product waste. RCC...Learn More

Attention legal and sustainability teams: As of July 15, 2024, B.C.’s Single Use and Plastic Waste Reduction Regulation mandates a minimum fee of 25 cents for paper bags and $2 for reusable ones...Learn More

Attention all retailers and quick-service restaurants: The B.C. Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation kicks in on July 15, 2024. There will be restrictions on paper and reusable...Learn More

Vancouver police say they’ve uncovered a huge shoplifting and fencing operation that uses vulnerable downtown eastside residents to steal products for sale online. Watch Video...Learn More

Retail Council of Canada spokesman Rui Rodrigues said the number of “steal-to-order” enterprises has grown by leaps and bounds since the COVID-19 pandemic. B.C. coalition calls for governm...Learn More

Attention legal counsels: The Province of British Columbia has filed a class action proceeding in British Columbia Supreme Court to target manufacturers of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substanc...Learn More

Attention retailers selling tobacco products in B.C: On June 17, the Ministry of Finance announced a comprehensive review of the Tobacco Tax Act. Two consultation papers have been released: one add...Learn More

Western Canada's must-attend retail event is back this Fall. Stay tuned for event and venue information!...Learn More

On June 6th, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) held a press conference to announce the remarkable success of their Spring Retail Blitz, an initiative to collaborate with retailers against retail c...Learn More

Attention retailers using app-based third-party delivery services: Starting September 3, 2024, third-party app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers in B.C. will earn a minimum of $20.88 per hour ...Learn More