Licensed B.C. grocery stores can now stock imported wine on their shelves
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Last week, the B.C. government amended regulations that had, until now, allowed only B.C. wines on the shelf. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation says year-end sales up 5.8 per cent
Compared to the previous fiscal year, according to an NSLC press release, the net income was $237 million, down $1.2 million, while total sales were up by $36.4 million to $662.1 million. Continue reading
Beer to be sold in select New Brunswick grocery stores beginning in October
The new beverage portfolio will include beer in specific package sizes, ready-to-drink products, an updated wine selection and local products. Continue reading
Harmful alcohol use is on the rise — and experts warn it’s not slowing down
The economic cost of alcohol-related harm across Canada is $14.6 billion per year. Continue reading
Osoyoos Oyster Fest prepares to shuck 10,000 shellfish
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It may not be a food that grows in the Okanagan, but some believe local wine is perfect for oysters. Continue reading
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
Mothers Against Drunk Driving raises concerns about B.C. Ferries selling wine, beer on board
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
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
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
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
By Sharmeen Somani Online video journalist
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