Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) invites residents and visitors alike to Sip the Spring by exploring local vineyards, discovering exciting new releases, and experiencing the unforgettable people and places behind BC wine. Now in its ninth year, BC Wine Month continues to grow as a province-wide celebration of one of British Columbia's most dynamic and resilient industries.

The prohibition has rankled U.S. officials, reduced consumer choice and caused havoc for some in local alcohol-related industries

Sales of alcoholic beverages fell 1.6 per cent to $25.8 billion in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, despite a 1.6 per cent increase in prices during that same period. That's because sales by volume dropped for the fourth year in a row as Canadians of legal drinking age purchased fewer drinks per week.

The race to prevent the worst wildfires has been an increasingly high-tech one. Companies are proposing AI fire detection systems and drones that can stamp out early blazes. And now, one Canadian startup says it's going after lightning. Lightning-sparked fires can be a big deal: The Canadian wildfires of 2023 generated nearly 500 million metric tons of carbon emissions, and lightning-started fires burned 93% of the area affected.

Full-year data confirms steepest single-year export disruption in modern U.S. wine trade; Wine Institute calls for resolution

Doug Ford says strengthening interprovincial trade is a way to counter the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's economic attacks on Canada. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his goal is to have free trade countrywide and this agreement is a stepping stone toward that.

Norm Beal has been making wine in Beamsville, Ont. since 1999. A Hamilton native, Beal worked as an oil trader for Shell Canada, BP and the Switzerland-based Glencore before opening Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery and an accompanying restaurant. Notably, his winery has helped establish pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc as popular wine styles in Ontario, along with others made from traditional European vinifera varieties, such as riesling, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.

Known for its expressive terroirs and renewed focus on quality, Beaujolais will be showcasing a curated lineup of wines that highlight the region's breadth, from fresh Beaujolais Blanc and Beaujolais Villages to structured Crus. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Beaujolais tasting station, connect with the wines, and experience firsthand why Beaujolais continues to resonate with modern wine drinkers.

ONES winery says growth of non-alcoholic beverage industry will lessen stigma

Some of the world's biggest alcohol suppliers have lost a legal challenge against Ontario's liquor monopoly over pricing rules. The decision leaves producers facing millions of dollars in chargebacks linked to Canada-wide lowest-price clauses.