Wine

• Manitoba premier hints at wine in neighbourhood stores, more places to buy alcohol

  Premier Brian Pallister says part of the aim is to make it more convenient to buy alcohol.

  Politics

  Mar 24
• B.C. permanently approves takeout, delivery liquor service from restaurants

  B.C's popular booze delivery regulation is now here to stay after a change to the current rules surrounding off-site sales.

  Health

  Mar 12
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• B.C. Wine Institute rebrands to better reflect industry

  It's been called the B.C. Wine Institute for more than three decades but the organization that acts as the voice of the wine industry has a new name. 

  Feb 1
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• Recent SLGA policy changes has craft industry in Saskatchewan excited

  Changes by SLGA to the craft manufacturers designation is being called a positive step by Saskatchewan distillers, wineries and brewers.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Limited quantity of Ontario icewine may cause high demand for 2020 bottles

  VQA Ontario, the province's wine regulator, reported just more than 1,000 tonnes of grapes registered for icewines this year, down from almost 6,000 tonnes last year.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2020
• Established GTA winery putting down roots near Port Perry, Ont.

  After two decades of producing wine in Stouffville, Applewood Farm and Winery is moving to Scugog.

  Economy

  Oct 26, 2020
• 2019 Okanagan Riesling named B.C.’s wine of the year for 2020

  At the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards, Upper Bench Estate Winery took top spot with its 2019 Riesling.

  Oct 17, 2020
• Election night provisions: Drink options from British Columbia’s swing ridings

  If you are looking to enjoy a some cider, wine or beer with a political twist, here are 12 drink suggestions from 12 swing ridings.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2020
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• One in 10 B.C. wineries, grape growers at risk of closing due to COVID-19 pandemic: survey

  The report says 83 per cent of wineries and grape growers have been negatively affected.

  Economy

  Oct 2, 2020
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• British Columbia wineries gather in Kelowna to contend for prestigious awards

  “This event allows all of the wineries to enter their wines and get in front of the consumer."

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020