Liquor

• Booze down, elbows up: Prairie politicians, consumers react as tariff war heats up

  The Saskatchewan NDP are calling on Premier Scott Moe to put his elbows up and pull U.S. liquor from shelves amid the renewed trade war with the United States.

  Politics

  Aug 24
  
• Alberta distillery welcomes easing of interprovincial liquor trade barriers

  The MOU allows consumers to buy beer, wine and spirits from different provinces — but those producers want barriers lifted on selling to restaurants, bars and liquor stores too.

  Consumer

  Jul 22
  
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• Can interprovincial trade help Saskatchewan craft liquor get around tariffs?

  As tariffs dominate trade conversations between Canada and the United States, increasing interprovincial trade has been discussed as a way to navigate American threats.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2025
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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