Pil Country or Pino Country: Sask. wine sales surge
By David Baxter Reporter
Wine continues to be the fastest growing alcohol in Saskatchewan, and the province is an outlier from the rest of Canada with declining spirit sales. Continue reading
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving raises concerns about B.C. Ferries selling wine, beer on board
MADD B.C. regional manager Tracy Crawford says the organization is looking forward to seeing more details about the proposed pilot project. Continue reading
BC Ferries set to sell beer, wine aboard Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay sailings
But there’s a catch — alcohol will only be available on sailings after 11 a.m. Continue reading
Kingston hosts its first Corks and Forks international wine festival
Kingston’s first annual Corks & Forks international wine festival featured seminars, workshops and wine tasting events and ended with a grand tasting brunch. Continue reading
Okanagan research says wine labels may be influencing your tastes
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
According to graduate student research at UBC Okanagan, if you identify with the label, you’re more likely to like what’s inside the bottle. Continue reading
Not just Okanagan wine: sub-region celebrates uniqueness
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Having all that sun really allows our grapes to ripen and get really good maturity.” Continue reading
Ottawa gets rid of inter-provincial liquor restrictions, provinces still need to negotiate deal
The B.C. government is applauding the federal government’s legislation to get rid of restrictions to ship beer, wine or spirits across provincial borders. Continue reading
Uncorked: ‘Mommy’ drinking culture normalizing alcoholism for women
“You’re the reason mommy drinks vodka.” It’s a joke or meme shared on social media, and it’s harmless – or is it? Our new series, Uncorked, looks at how “Wine Moms” may be normalizing alcoholism in women. Continue reading
Time running out for Okanagan ice wine producers
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Ice wine business in Canada worth an estimated $70 million per year. Continue reading
B.C. antiquated liquor laws under fire by Canada’s Commissioner of Competition
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Canada’s competition watchdog is warning that British Columbia’s liquor laws are out dated, anti-competitive and should be changed. Continue reading