LIQUOR STORES
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LCBO to phase out paper bags in all stores starting Sept. 5LCBO locations will continue to provide 8-pack carrier boxes for free or make reusable bags available for purchase and customers are being encouraged to bring their own bags.CanadaAug 8, 2023
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Easy for public to back striking liquor workers, labour expert says"When the government is starting to bring in replacement workers, that's punching down -- that's going after people that really don't have a lot of other options at the moment. "CanadaAug 4, 2023
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Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority’s retail division lost $22.6 million this fiscal yearThe Saskatchewan government has spent millions of dollars to shutter its remaining liquor stores, resulting in the retailers posting a financial loss this year.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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NDP says 350 SLGA employees are looking at unemployment in JanuaryCritic for jobs and economy Aleana Young said these are profitable stores, but the government is unwilling to update and adapt these businesses.CanadaNov 30, 2022
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Privacy commissioner flags issues with ID-scanning at Alberta liquor storesAlberta's privacy commissioner found that Alcanna has been retaining too much personal information by scanning customers' ID before they enter liquor stores.CrimeOct 7, 2021
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Saskatoon hospitality industry reacts to proof of COVID-19 vaccine mandateRestaurants are seeing less business, however, employees in the hospitality industry are feeling safer with the proof of vaccine mandate.ConsumerOct 6, 2021
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B.C. introduces emergency order to stop liquor sales at 8 p.m. on New Year’s EveThe 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.HealthDec 30, 2020
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Manitoba Liquor Marts to expand hours in MayManitoba Liquor Marts are going to begin expanding their hours in mid-May, approximately two months after reducing them due to the coronavirus pandemic.ConsumerApr 29, 2020
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B.C. allows longer liquor-store hours to help seniors follow social-distancingLiquor stores in British Columbia are now allowed to be open between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.EconomyApr 15, 2020
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Alberta liquor, cannabis sales remain steady during coronavirus pandemicAlberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis says it hasn't seen much of a change in wholesale liquor or cannabis orders compared to previous years despite the new coronavirus pandemic.ConsumerApr 8, 2020
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