Alcohol

• Alcohol-related illness increases in Alberta since the start of the pandemic

  Increasing alcohol consumption is leading to serious liver problems for some Albertans. And the patients are getting younger.

  Health

  Jan 23
  
• Nova Scotia craft beer industry a ‘real success story,’ but calls for change to help expand

  The craft beer industry in Nova Scotia says it's thriving and growing, but some producers say policy still penalizes those who are becoming the most successful.

  Economy

  Jan 19
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• SPS: Drive sober and safe on NYE

  The Saskatoon Police Service's traffic unit implemented their December sobriety checkpoint campaign, which will continue on New Years Eve.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2021
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• Alcohol shortages expected ahead of holidays in Canada, authorities say

  Supply chain experts say the inventory crunch stems from issues with production, transportation and demand. Canadian wineries, distilleries and breweries say to buy local.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2021
• 3 charged with impaired driving in Maidstone, Sask. area within 3 hours

  Saskatchewan RCMP said an impaired driver had a pack of “hard” iced tea and empty cans in the passenger seat beside him.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
• 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
• Destigmatizing addiction: How awareness and prevention can save lives

  This week is National Addictions Awareness Week, which looks to change the way Canadians think about those who use substances.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2021
• Devin Dreeshen resigns as Alberta minister of agriculture and forestry

  Alberta MLA Devin Dreeshen resigned as minister of agriculture and forestry on Friday, citing "personal conduct with regards to alcohol."

  Politics

  Nov 5, 2021
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• Price hikes coming Sunday for 1,332 SAQ products

  The SAQ company said inflation is to blame for the price jump.

  Economy

  Nov 2, 2021
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• Vancouver police looking at speed, alcohol in hit-and-run that killed 66-year-old woman

  The victim was struck near Commercial Drive and Broadway. Police later caught up with the suspect near Clark Drive and Powell Street.

  Crime

  Oct 31, 2021