B.C. Businesses with Temporary Patios for World Cup Can Apply for Extension - Greenwood Boundary Creek Times
Eligible businesses can keep FIFA World Cup patios open through Sept. 6, giving restaurants and pubs more summer dining and tourism revenue, officials said.
- On Monday, the government announced that eligible businesses with approved FIFA World Cup temporary outdoor patios can apply to extend those licenses through Sept. 6, maintaining momentum for British Columbians and visitors.
- Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced last Thursday that the city council approved extending the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone and eligible temporary patios through Labour Day, providing local businesses with greater certainty.
- Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham said the hospitality sector "stepped up in a big way" during the tournament, creating vibrant spaces for celebration while providing a significant boost to local businesses.
- The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch is working with local governments to ensure extension applications are processed as quickly as possible, supporting hospitality businesses during peak tourism season.
- Extending the pilot through summer allows the city to gather data while continuing to deliver on the long-term vision for Granville Street, as residents and visitors have requested the vibrant atmosphere continue.
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B.C. government extends FIFA World Cup liquor patio licences through September
Temporary liquor patios approved for the 2026 FIFA World Cup can remain open a few weeks longer, with the Government of British Columbia now allowing eligible restaurants, pubs, and other hospitality businesses to apply for extensions through Sunday, Sept. 6. The provincial government announced yesterday that businesses with approved temporary outdoor licensed areas tied to the tournament can seek to keep those patios operating until the Labour …
B.C. businesses with temporary patios for World Cup can apply for extension - Creston Valley Advance
Businesses that has temporary outdoor patios approved for FIFA World Cup can now apply to keep them open until Labour Day, the government announced Monday (July 6). Eligible businesses with approved FIFA World Cup related outdoor temporary extensions will be able to apply to extend those approvals through to Sept. 6. The release adds that this move will help businesses “build on the momentum generated by the tournament, while providing British C…
B.C. businesses with temporary patios for World Cup can apply for extension - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Businesses that has temporary outdoor patios approved for FIFA World Cup can now apply to keep them open until Labour Day, the government announced Monday (July 6). Eligible businesses with approved FIFA World Cup related outdoor temporary extensions will be able to apply to extend those approvals through to Sept. 6. The release adds that this move will help businesses “build on the momentum generated by the tournament, while providing British C…
B.C. businesses with temporary patios for World Cup can apply for extension - Grand Forks Gazette
Businesses that has temporary outdoor patios approved for FIFA World Cup can now apply to keep them open until Labour Day, the government announced Monday (July 6). Eligible businesses with approved FIFA World Cup related outdoor temporary extensions will be able to apply to extend those approvals through to Sept. 6. The release adds that this move will help businesses “build on the momentum generated by the tournament, while providing British C…
B.C. businesses with temporary patios for World Cup can apply for extension - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Businesses that has temporary outdoor patios approved for FIFA World Cup can now apply to keep them open until Labour Day, the government announced Monday (July 6). Eligible businesses with approved FIFA World Cup related outdoor temporary extensions will be able to apply to extend those approvals through to Sept. 6. The release adds that this move will help businesses “build on the momentum generated by the tournament, while providing British C…
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