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The BC Wine Institute (BCWI) supports the government’s continued efforts to minimize the risk and spread of the COVID-19 virus. We continue to work closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Provincial and Federal ministries, Wine Growers Canada, Destination Canada, Destination BC and other industry stakeholders and partners to assess current and potential impact of the virus on our wine, food and tourism industry.
This was updated on April 7, 2020 Click here for more information
What you need to know
The following links to official and trusted sources provide regular updates on the current COVID-19 situation and provide industry-specific information.
The BCWI has coordinated efforts with key stakeholders including Wine Growers Canada (WGC) to develop key resources specific to the BC wine industry and its member wineries.
Industry Q&A COVID-19 (April 7, 2020)
Message to Wine Club Members & Guests
Key Links – BC Centre for Disease Control
Non-medical information about COVID-19 is available 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 7 days a week at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319)
CEO Update
Latest BCWI CEO Update on COVID-19
COVID-19 Food and Beverage Sector Fact Sheet
Daily LDB Updates
April 6, 2020 | April 3, 2020 | April 2, 2020
Wine Growers Canada Newsletter
April 1, 2020 | March 24, 2020
ContainerWorld Update
Event cancellations and/or postponements
Following the direction of the Province and Provincial Health Authority, we have postponed and/or cancelled the following BC wine consumer and industry events, including BC VQA wine store tastings in an attempt to help flatten the curve.
What you can do
Register to attend the April 8 BC Wine Institute (BCWI) webinar update on COVID-19 initiatives. Special guest Hon. Lana Popham, BC Minister of Agriculture.
On Tuesday, March 24, the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) hosted a webinar update on BCWI efforts and plans in response to COVID-19. Watch the webinar recording for the latest update.
We also encourage you to complete the survey below to help us better understand and collect data on the long- and short-term effects this situation has on your business, and what government can do to help support our industry. We will circulate this survey every week as answers will change regularly. We encourage your weekly participation.
All of the information collected will be anonymous with overall results to be regularly shared with Destination BC and Agriculture Minister, Lana Popham and her Minister colleagues as we work together with other key ministries to assist the BC wine industry in both the short- and long-term.
Who to follow online
Follow Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, on Twitter: @CPHO_Canada
Follow BC CDC on Twitter for regular updates: @CDCofBC
Hashtag: #COVID19BC #COVID19Canada #COVID19