Liquor

• Manitoba government looks at more public liquor sales in grocery stores

  The province has issued a request for information to potential suppliers about building small publicly run liquor kiosks within up to six stores in Winnipeg.

  Politics

  Oct 23, 2024
  
• SAQ workers launch 2-day strike as negotiations stall

  At the stroke of midnight, the union representing SAQ store clerks launched a two-day strike starting Wednesday.

  Consumer

  Apr 24, 2024
  
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• B.C. minister mum on details of wine spat resolution talks with Alberta

  Mike Farnworth said Tuesday he wants a "fair deal" that is "mutually beneficial" for both parties, but wouldn't reveal any details of talks underway.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2024
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• Manitoba liquor workers’ union asking for ‘fair deal’ as strike impacts private sector

  Liquor workers are still on strike, as both sides begin the negotiation process, and the effects of the picket lines are felt even in the private sector.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• Manitoba liquor workers to go on strike with planned walkout

  More than a thousand workers with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries are going on strike after the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union issued a notice on Friday morning.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2023
• Two charged after search in Manitoba First Nation

  Searches were done at two different residences as part of an ongoing investigation. The two have been charged with provincial offences.

  Crime

  May 24, 2023
• 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, 2023
• BYOBag: LCBO swapping paper bags for eco-friendly alternatives

  The LCBO says it will phase out paper bags at its retail stores, a move the provincial agency says will save the equivalent of 188,000 trees each year.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
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• First batch of Saskatchewan liquor permits sells, Regina sees highest bid at over $1.4M

  The provincial government is selling off all of its liquor licenses, after announcing last year it is exiting the retail market.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Alcohol consumption on the decline for Gen Z, studies suggest

  A report from Berenberg Research shows Gen Z drinks 20 per cent less alcohol per capita than Millennials.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2023