Liquor Sales

• Manitoba eyes more private liquor sales, possible booze in grocery stores

  A bill before the Manitoba legislature proposes private wine stores be allowed to sell beer and spirits, and would permit rural liquor vendors to carry a wider range of products.

  Politics

  May 26, 2022
  
• 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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• Manitoba continuing to look at different options for liquor sales

  The Manitoba government says they are considering changes to liquor sales, including expanding liquor sales to grocery stores, in order to make it more convenient for customers.

  Money

  Apr 8, 2022
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• Licensed Saskatchewan restaurants can now serve liquor for delivery or takeout

  The province said 900 restaurants with liquor permits across Saskatchewan can now serve a beer with a burger, whether it's takeout or delivery.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2021
• Exemptions given to Alberta rodeos, Calgary & Fort McMurray Pride events to serve liquor past 10 p.m.

  Several Alberta rodeos, Pride YMM and 14 venues hosting Calgary Pride Festival events were granted exemptions from new COVID-19 public health restrictions limiting alcohol sales.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2021
• B.C. bars hope St. Patrick’s Day one of last events severely impacted by COVID-19 protocols

  The Alliance of Beverage Licensees executive director Jeff Guignard says March 17 is historically the busiest day of the year for the industry.

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2021
• B.C. introduces emergency order to stop liquor sales at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve

  The emergency measure will include liquor sales at bars and restaurants. B.C. Liquor Stores and private liquor stores will be required to close at 8 p.m. 

  Health

  Dec 30, 2020
• Lethbridge businesses discuss impacts of new COVID-19 restrictions

  Owners of businesses in Lethbridge spoke out on Thursday about the province's public health measures aimed at addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Nov 12, 2020
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• Pallister explores private-sector involvement in Manitoba’s liquor system

  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his government is exploring a model for liquor sales that would involve more of the private sector.

  Politics

  Oct 8, 2020
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• Coronavirus shutdown provides NSLC with ‘unprecedented’ quarter

  Sales increased by 5.3 per cent to $184.2 million between April 1, 2020 and June 28, 2020.

  Politics

  Aug 25, 2020