For businesses
Growth advice, case studies and reports for restaurants, grocers, bakeries, butchers and farms on Vancouver Island — and what’s new at Local Pass.
Company News
Catering is the fastest-growing part of Canada's food service industry, and now it's built into Local Pass. Here's what's new & why we're excited about it.
6 min read
Growth
AI-generated food photos lose trust once customers know. Use AI to fix the light, colour and clutter in a real photo instead: prompts and apps inside.
9 min read
Reports & Guides
What changes for Vancouver Island farms from December 2026: piece rates, payroll, packaging, the new market guideline, meat trade and livestock ID tags.
10 min read
Reports & Guides
What changes for Vancouver Island restaurants from October 2026 to mid-2027: PST, payroll, local fees, patios, liquor and wages, each dated and sourced.
11 min read
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