Beverage Alcohol

Fairfax signs deal to buy Canadian wine producer Andrew Peller
Fairfax Financial to buy Canadian winemaker Andrew Peller for $579 million.
Alberta moves to designate official Alberta whisky label
With 45 distillers producing whisky in Alberta, most of which are small craft distillers, Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says proposed legislation will boost local economy.

Straight up problems: Retailers describe LCBO system transition that’s "on the rocks"

Retailers reveal growing pains behind Ontario’s transition to a new alcohol ordering and claims platform, and some advice to overcome setbacks.
LCBO says wholesale modernization is a marathon, not a sprint

Retailers and suppliers urged to prepare for ongoing changes as Gateway platform evolves, execs tell attendees at Drinks Ontario Annual Conference.
Labatt Canada bets on nostalgia, value and moderation with summer 2026 beverage lineup

CSNC visits the brewing giant to find out what convenience retailers want to know about the latest trends and innovations in beverage alcohol.
Pour decisions: Are your BevAlc customers hiding what they really want to drink?

How to use the insights from French beer maker's "Question of Taste" study to build a judgment-free, high-revenue beverage destination.
B.C. alcohol use hits 20-year low but remains above national and recommended levels

Alcohol use in British Columbia has reached a 20-year low after spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new report from the provincial health officer says consumption is still above both national and recommended levels.
'Nothing short of a nightmare': Rural general stores pushed to the brink by new Ontario alcohol rules

Southgate Council throws its support behind LCBO Convenience Outlets as owners warn that unfair margins, rigid payment terms and a surge in bottle returns are forcing historic community hubs to go up for sale.
Simply Spiked makes a bold move

The RTD invites Canadians to try its new hard soda by launching an online matchmaking campaign.
CFIB calls out lack of progress on DTC alcohol agreement

With the May deadline approaching, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says there has been little progress in interprovincial alcohol shipping reforms.

Fairfax signs deal to buy Canadian wine producer Andrew Peller

Alberta moves to designate official Alberta whisky label

Straight up problems: Retailers describe LCBO system transition that’s "on the rocks"

LCBO says wholesale modernization is a marathon, not a sprint

Labatt Canada bets on nostalgia, value and moderation with summer 2026 beverage lineup

Pour decisions: Are your BevAlc customers hiding what they really want to drink?

B.C. alcohol use hits 20-year low but remains above national and recommended levels

'Nothing short of a nightmare': Rural general stores pushed to the brink by new Ontario alcohol rules

Simply Spiked makes a bold move

CFIB calls out lack of progress on DTC alcohol agreement