Drinking

• Regina says ‘no’ to alcohol in parks; Saskatoon in no hurry on the issue

  Regina's city council voted down a proposal to allow alcohol in city parks, 7-4. Saskatoon has no immediate plans to address the issue.

  Consumer

  Aug 18
  
• Should alcohol consumption be allowed in London, Ont. parks? Councillors and residents divided

  While Toronto is the first municipality in Ontario to ease prohibitions on alcohol in parks, those in London are divided on the issue.

  Canada

  Aug 3
  
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• Alcohol consumption allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

  Starting Wednesday, Toronto residents are allowed to consume alcohol in some parks, as the city kicks off a time-limited pilot project.

  Canada

  Aug 2
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• Curious about how to make sober fun?

  Meet the 'sober-curious,' a growing movement of those who sideline alcohol, and not due to worries of addiction or overindulgence, but just as a lifestyle.

  Canada

  May 27
• Legal drinking in outdoor public spaces on the horizon in Saskatchewan

  Municipalities and park authorities in Saskatchewan will soon have the power to decide if they will allow people to drink alcohol in public spaces.

  Canada

  May 18
• Vancouver to allow public drinking in 6 plazas year-round, 7th for summer

  Council voted unanimously this week to allow the responsible consumption of alcohol in six plazas all year, along with a seventh from May 15 to Oct. 31. 

  Canada

  Apr 11
• A drink a day won’t lead to earlier death — but it won’t boost your health either: study

  The study looked at existing research on more than 4.8 million people and found that low to moderate drinkers have similar mortality rates to those who avoid alcohol entirely.

  Health

  Apr 3
• Majority of Canadians won’t change drinking habits in light of new guidelines: poll

  Nearly three-quarters of Canadians say they aren't changing their drinking habits despite warnings that more than two alcoholic drinks a week can increase their health risk.

  Health

  Mar 12
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• Calgary woman creates fundraiser to encourage people to go alcohol-free for Dry February

  A portion of each event ticket and proceeds from raffle tickets sold for the 28-day challenge will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

  Health

  Jan 29
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• Winnipeg paramedics say alcohol makes up majority of substance abuse cases

  Data from WFPS shows the bulk of substance-use calls are linked to alcohol.

  Health

  Jan 17