Alcohol Sales

• Ford government refutes LCBO privatization claims as union members rally in 11 cities

  Unionized LCBO members are rallying in 11 cities across Ontario on Tuesday as they push back against plans to expand alcohol sales to more private retailers.

  Canada

  Mar 12
  
• Domestic beer still tops in B.C. alcohol sales

  B.C. wine had the second-best sales total, amounting to $154 million and 9.8 million litres.

  Canada

  Jan 5
  
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• B.C. won’t follow Ontario’s footsteps to bring booze into convenience stores

  Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said Thursday's announcement from Premier Doug Ford won't be matched in B.C.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2023
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• Bars, restaurants helped drive 2022 liquor sales in N.S., weed also up: NSLC

  The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation has released its year-end financial report, which indicates restaurants and bars helped drive an increase in sales.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
• Sask. liquor and gaming will auction off 35 liquor permits for retail stores next month

  Online auctions for the SLGA permits will be held from Feb. 6 to Feb. 15.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
• BC General Employees’ Union bans overtime as job action continues

  BCGEU president Stephanie Smith said the public service has relied on overtime for far too long, and that the ban aims to deal with some systemic issues behind that reliance.

  Politics

  Aug 22, 2022
• Grocery store, alcohol sales down in April as prices rose: Statistics Canada

  Overall retail sales in April ticked up 0.9 per cent despite lagging sales from the food and beverage sector, including alcohol and grocery stores.

  Economy

  Jun 21, 2022
• BC Ferries to expand alcohol sales on some routes between Vancouver, Vancouver Island

  A request for expanded liquor sales on ferries followed a trial between October 2019 and March 2020 during which BC Ferries offered wine and beer service in the Pacific Buffet.

  Consumer

  May 30, 2022
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• Manitoba government says proposed changes will make liquor sales more convenient

  Manitoba New Democrats are concerned about pending changes to liquor sales, fearing the province may allow beer or other alcohol to be sold in corner or grocery stores.

  Politics

  May 25, 2022
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• Quebecers flocking to Ontario liquor stores for alcohol purchases

  Quebecers are driving to LCBO outlets across the border in Ontario to purchase their wine and spirits because of low supply in the SAQs.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021