Category Archives: Beverage
Manitoba eyes more private liquor sales, possible booze in grocery stores
WINNIPEG — Manitobans may soon be able to buy alcohol at more places and pick up a variety of booze without running to different stores. The Progressive Conservative government introduced a bill Thursday that could allow private beer vendors to sell
Manitoba government says proposed changes will make liquor sales more convenient
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hinting it may allow more alcohol sales through private channels to boost customer convenience. Scott Fielding, minister responsible for the provincial liquor and lottery corporation, said he plans to introduce a b...
Manitoba eyes wine bars, beverage rooms without hotel requirement
WINNIPEG — Manitobans may soon have more places to raise a glass if a bill before the legislature becomes law. The bill is aimed at simplifying the province's licensing system, with its many categories that require a full kitchen for some
Feds look to change cannabis drink regulations so Canadians can buy more at a time
TORONTO — The federal government is eyeing regulatory changes that could allow Canadians to purchase a greater number of cannabis beverages without exceeding public possession limits. A proposal shared this month in government publication Canada Gazett...
Newfoundland and Labrador says soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada’s first
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In an effort to boost health outcomes in an ailing province, the Newfoundland and Labrador government unveiled details Tuesday of what it says will be the country's first tax specifically targeting sugary drinks. Finance Minister Sio...
Alberta restaurant owners frustrated as COVID-19 closures cut into prime patio season
CALGARY — Leslie Echino had planned on serving more than two dozen patrons at a time on an expanded patio at her Annabelle's Kitchen restaurant in Calgary's Marda Loop neighbourhood. She hauled extra furniture from the patio at her shuttered downtown
New funding for B.C. businesses affected by COVID-19 rules
VICTORIA — New funding will be available to businesses in British Columbia affected by the latest measures to fight the spread of COVID-19, but the economic recovery minister says those who break the health orders need not apply. The B.C. government
Manitoba premier hints at wine in neighbourhood stores, more places to buy alcohol
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's move to increase private liquor sales could see wine sold in neighbourhood stores, Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday. Pallister gave the example as one possible outcome of a bill before the legislature that would allow the go...
Industry pleased as B.C. permanently allows restaurants to buy wholesale liquor
VANCOUVER — British Columbia will permanently allow restaurants, bars and tourism operators to buy liquor at wholesale prices, a move that industry hopes will help revive the struggling sector. The provincial government made temporary changes last June...
Manitoba government promises to help pay for delivery fees for restaurants
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is offering to help restaurants pay for delivery costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Brian Pallister says the province is giving $5 million to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to design a rebate plan. The reb...