British Columbia

Effective June 1, 2025, British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise to $17.85 per hour. This increase reflects the annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index change recorded in December 2024....Learn More

An exclusive marketing event tailored specifically for retailers in Western Canada, where interactive discussions and peer-driven insights take centre stage. FREE for RCC Retail Members....Learn More

RCC and members met with the BC Accessibility Directorate on February 5, 2025. The government is awaiting the release of a “What We Heard” report from last year’s consultations, which will shap...Learn More

Bremner Food Limited juices (cranberry, blueberry, pomegranate) are no longer part of B.C.’s Return-It recycling program. This means: Retailers selling Bremner products may face customer complai...Learn More

Commercial buildings 50,000 square feet and over in the Vancouver will be required to report their GHG emissions.  The reporting deadline for 2024 data is June 1, 2025. The City of Vancouver is...Learn More

In this episode, meet Sgt. Craig Reynolds & Arezo Zarrabian, a Senior Crime Analyst from the Vancouver Police Department. Together, they take us behind the scenes for a comprehensive discussion of bot...Learn More

Effective February 3, 2025, amendments to B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation may impact how hazardous products in-store are managed. RCC and its members will be briefed on th...Learn More

Recycle BC has announced significant changes to the 2025 fee budget after its year-end review, providing relief for producers while maintaining financial stability. Key Updates: Important links: ...Learn More

The BC NDP, holding a slim 47-seat majority in the 93-seat legislature, faced uncertainty following a cabinet minister’s cancer treatment announcement. To maintain confidence, the government has str...Learn More

West Coast ports are making strides in recovering from the recent labour disruption. The Port of Vancouver reports a reduction in vessels waiting at anchorage compared to last week. However, rail dela...Learn More