Liquor

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• Manitoba government reintroduces bill to ease liquor rules, aims to change pot tax

  The bill is similar to one introduced last spring that died when it failed to pass before the last session ended.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2022
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• Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority continues data hack investigation

  As the investigation continues, SLGA has found some clients information may have also been accessed during the cyber incident.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
• London, Ont. man charged with armed robbery after liquor stolen

  Shortly after 12 p.m., London police said a man entered a business on York Street and picked out a bottle of liquor, proceeding to conceal it under his clothing.

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2022
• BC Ferries to expand alcohol sales on some routes between Vancouver, Vancouver Island

  A request for expanded liquor sales on ferries followed a trial between October 2019 and March 2020 during which BC Ferries offered wine and beer service in the Pacific Buffet.

  Consumer

  May 30, 2022
• New Manitoba liquor licence bill aims to expand businesses’ ability to sell booze

  The province is introducing a new bill to modernize the process of getting a liquor license, making it easier for certain businesses to qualify.

  Consumer

  May 24, 2022
• Politicians, organizations react to proposed outdoor public drinking amendments in Sask.

  After the Saskatchewan government proposed giving municipalities control over alcohol in public spaces, many officials say there are issues to iron out before the bill can pass.

  Canada

  May 17, 2022
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• Saskatchewan introduces amendments to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public places

  Amendments presented on Monday would provide Saskatchewan municipalities and park authorities with the discretion to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public spaces.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
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• ‘Precious, irreplaceable’ $140K bottle of Scotch for sale at Calgary store

  A Calgary liquor store is offering up a chance to own a piece of history.

  Features

  May 9, 2022