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08/25/25
Wine Institute Applauds Progress in U.S.-Canada Trade Negotiations; Calls for Full Market Access
Canada will remove all tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, including wine. Wineries across the country continue to suffer economic harm from province-wide bans on U.S. wine sales.
08/22/25
Quebec liquor board prepares to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol
Affected products are mainly rosé and boxed wines, ready-to-drink cocktails, and certain beers and liqueurs not suitable for prolonged storage.
08/20/25
Off the Grid Organic Winery Releases a Special Red Blend, in Loving Memory
Off the Grid Organic Winery is proud to announce their latest release, aptly named In Loving Memory, a deeply personal wine dedicated to the late father of winemaker and proprietor, Sheri Paynter. The unique red blend is a tribute to the heritage and long history of the family's farming in the Okanagan, while connecting the past, present, and future, with a story that began decades ago.
08/08/25
Blasted Church Introduces New Marketing & Sales Manager
A proud South Okanagan local, Sheila grew up surrounded by vineyards and has watched the area evolve into a world-class wine destination. Her thirst for discovery took her to Ottawa for a bachelor's degree in journalism, which launched several adventures spanning Japan, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, Montreal and Vancouver.
08/06/25
Ontario Wine Makers Raise a Glass to Newly Expanded Grape List
The new VQA varieties will expand options for vinyards, especially those outside of Niagara.
08/04/25
Smaller Alcohol Producers, Retailers Urge Doug Ford to Say No to Store-Brand Booze Sales
Ontario is consulting on allowing so-called 'private label' alcohol products
07/31/25
Missing Thorn Launches Premium Alcohol-Removed Wine Collection Across Canada
Missing Thorn, the acclaimed Napa Valley-based non-alcoholic wine brand co-founded by award-winning winemaker Aaron Pott and innovative vintner Stephanie Honig, today announced its official launch and expanded availability across Canada, partnering with Scott Merwin and Ravenna Wine Imports. Starting this month in Ontario, the brand's full lineup of alcohol-removed wines will be available.
07/30/25
Helping the BC Wine Industry Beat the Heat: Scientists Seek Genomic Solutions to Grapevine Heat Stress
Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) funded researchers are using genomic techniques to explore the impacts on heat stress on grapevines and to find solutions for the industry. This is a partnership between Genome BC, the University of British Columbia's (UBC) Wine Research Centre, the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network, the BC Wine Grape Council and Andrew Peller Limited.
07/24/25
Corby Announces Fourth Quarter & Year-End 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited announced today that it will report its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end results after market close on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
07/22/25
Removal of U.S. Spirits from Canadian Stores in Retaliation to U.S. Trade Dispute Resulted in Sharp Sales Decline of U.S. Products, Canadian Products and Total Spirits Sales
The analysis shows that since March 5, when Canadian provinces announced they would no longer carry U.S. spirits products on their store shelves, through the end of April, sales of U.S. spirits in Canada fell by more than 66%, and total spirits sales in Canada declined by more than 12%.
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Phantom Creek Estates Announces Key Hires
July 8th British Columbia's Premier Destination Winery Appoints Anahita Pouget as Director of Sales and Marketing, Amy Richards as Director of Farming, and Kea Mueller as Wine Club Manager