Buck A Beer

• Doug Ford defends private alcohol sales, says media is misleading public

  In an unprompted call on Monday to Global News Radio, Ford claimed the media was misleading the public about his government's plan to expand beer and wine sales in the province.

  Politics

  Apr 23, 2019
  
• Loblaw launches ‘no name’ beer, will be buck a bottle on Family Day weekend

  Loblaw has chosen to re-enter the buck-a-beer market with a new, no-name brand of beer.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2019
  
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• Only 1 buck-a-beer option still available for Ontarians

  When Ford announced incentives for companies selling beer at $1 for a bottle or can last August, two breweries took him up on the offer - Cool Brewery in Toronto and Barley Days Brewery in Picton, Ont.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2018
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• Ontario government scraps beer tax increase set to kick in next month

  The Progressive Conservatives say the three-cent-per-litre increase was planned by the previous Liberal regime and will be scrapped.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2018
• Buck-a-beer comes into effect in Ontario, but beer and wine in corner stores still a while away

  Brewers are not required to charge less and the lower minimum price does not apply to draft beer, nor does it include the bottle deposit.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2018
• President’s Choice to take part in ‘buck-a-beer’ promotion for limited time

  The company says it will offer a variety of beers in 12-packs for $13.20 including deposit, while a two-four will set you back $26.40.

  Consumer

  Aug 21, 2018
• Ontario beer tax to rise this fall despite return of ‘buck-a-beer’

  According to the Ministry of Finance website, the basic tax rate for beer will rise three cents per litre on Nov. 1.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2018
• Scott Thompson: Doug Ford’s ‘Buck-a-Beer’ doesn’t really lower the price

  The problem with Ford's buck-a-beer promotion is it does nothing to lower the price of beer for you, Scott Thompson says.

  Aug 14, 2018
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• Will policies like Doug Ford’s ‘buck-a-beer’ help brew political support? Unlikely, new poll suggests

  Beer just doesn't seem to be something that divides Canadians, according to a new poll.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2018
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• Here’s how much it costs to make a can of craft beer

  Craft brewers say it’s impossible to make beer for $1 a can.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2018