LIQUOR STORES

• LCBO to phase out paper bags in all stores starting Sept. 5

  LCBO 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.

  Canada

  Aug 8
  
• 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. "

  Canada

  Aug 4
  
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• Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority’s retail division lost $22.6 million this fiscal year

  The Saskatchewan government has spent millions of dollars to shutter its remaining liquor stores, resulting in the retailers posting a financial loss this year.

  Canada

  Aug 3
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• NDP says 350 SLGA employees are looking at unemployment in January

  Critic for jobs and economy Aleana Young said these are profitable stores, but the government is unwilling to update and adapt these businesses.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2022
• Privacy commissioner flags issues with ID-scanning at Alberta liquor stores

  Alberta's privacy commissioner found that Alcanna has been retaining too much personal information by scanning customers' ID before they enter liquor stores.

  Crime

  Oct 7, 2021
• Saskatoon hospitality industry reacts to proof of COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  Restaurants are seeing less business, however, employees in the hospitality industry are feeling safer with the proof of vaccine mandate.

  Consumer

  Oct 6, 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
• Manitoba Liquor Marts to expand hours in May

  Manitoba Liquor Marts are going to begin expanding their hours in mid-May, approximately two months after reducing them due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  Consumer

  Apr 29, 2020
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• B.C. allows longer liquor-store hours to help seniors follow social-distancing

  Liquor stores in British Columbia are now allowed to be open between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.

  Economy

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Alberta liquor, cannabis sales remain steady during coronavirus pandemic

  Alberta 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.

  Consumer

  Apr 8, 2020