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• CICC defends alcohol sales expansion in Ontario after report on escalating cost

  The council says expansion gives consumer choice and the report ignores other benefits.

  

• Coors Light partners with Metrolinx to sponsor free rides after Raptors game

  Free Ride Home Program to promote safe celebrations in the GTA after January 31st game

  

• Ford's decision to speed up alcohol sales expansion to cost province $612M: report

  Price nearly three times the amount the PC government said it would cost to accelerate the timeline.

  

• CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Training for success in beverage alcohol sales

  Convenience stores in Ontario must ensure employees participate in an AGCO Board-approved beverage alcohol training program. Which is right for your business?

  

• Suzanne Gardiner, The Mark Anthony Group, to delivery keynote at Industry Dinner

  Join your peers on March 4th at The Convenience U CARWACS Show for an evening of learning, networking and community.

  

• Booze control: How convenience stores can tap into the dry January and February movement

  If you’re putting beers, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails on your shelves, consider offering no- and low-alcohol alternatives, too. Data shows customers buy both.

  

• Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back

  Non-alcoholic beverages appeal to mostly younger and middle-aged consumers, focusing on health and wellness.

  

• Phil Whitehead appointed president of Molson Coors’ EMEA and APAC division

  Whitehead held the position of managing director with Molson Coors’ Western Europe region.