Beverage alcohol: A year in reviewSales are outpacing projections and some call it a 'lifeline.' CSNC speaks with operators across Ontario to uncover what’s working, what’s not and where the next phase of growth might be. The Beer Store announces more store closures Six more stores are closing on November 2nd, 2025. Supermarket private label booze gets frosty reception from Ontario’s smaller alcohol makers Letter sent to the Ontario government asks it to shelve idea of letting supermarket sell private label alcohol products. Sales of U.S. spirits in Canada plunge 66%, industry groups say The drop came as provinces removed U.S. products from store shelves as a protest against U.S. tariffs and threats of annexation. CSNC Exclusive: Apple watch Cider is a beverage alcohol category worth stocking, thanks to its history of dynamic growth, talented makers and thirsty consumers. More Beer Store locations to close next week across Ontario The Beer Store’s Ozzie Ahmed says the decision to close locations was not made lightly. SAQ’s pilot project of urban mini locations to sell alcohol comes under fire Québec Solidaire MNA for Hochelaga Maisonneuve says the project will endanger public health. Bothwell Beer Store to close next month as provincial modernization continues Store will close near the end of August, following several other locations that have closed across Ontario. Ready to drink: Why Molson Coors hopes growth is brewing in its flavour kitchen Molson Coors began producing spirits-based RTDs at its Toronto site in 2022, two years after the company began a pivot to a new identity. Ontario could soon allow consumers to buy wine directly from other provinces Plans are in the works that would direct sales of beverage alcohol to consumer from other provinces. First Previous 2 3 4 5 Next Last