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.

Founded in Northern British Columbia, Northern Lights Estate Winery has grown from a small, community driven operation into a nationally distributed producer of fruit wines. Reaching one million bottles represents years of innovation, resilience, and commitment to quality, achieved in one of Canada's most challenging and distinctive growing regions.

Dearborn brings extensive experience building and scaling high-performance organizations, with C-level executive leadership roles at Sun Microsystems, SAP SuccessFactors, Hewlett-Packard, Klaviyo, and most recently, the business consulting firm BTS, where she served as Chief People Strategy Officer.

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Tariffs and retaliatory boycotts have devastated wine and spirits businesses on both sides of the border. One year later, the industry is still grappling with lost sales, strained relationships, and an uncertain path forward.

The 2026 festival features 113 wineries from 14 countries participating in 33 events, with a spotlight on France, as the festival welcomes 27 French wineries with wines representing nine storied regions. The Grand Tasting Room will feature all 27 wineries in a separate section, with a themed Vive la France wine bar and regional tasting stations showcasing wines from Beaujolais and Bordeaux.

Calgary, Alberta: A coalition of industry associations representing Canadian wineries, restaurants, import agents, and Alberta retail and hospitality businesses are calling on the Government of Alberta to repeal its unfair and damaging ad valorem tax on wine. Implemented in 2025 without industry consultation, Alberta's wine tax is driving up prices for Alberta consumers and small businesses, hurting Canadian wineries, and directly contradicting federal and provincial efforts to reduce interprovincial trade barriers.

Canada has plenty to be proud of with respect to its rapidly developing and vibrant wine industry.

In reaction to Diageo's latest moves, Ontario takes Crown Royal off province shelves.

The research was led by Danielle Gallina, who conceptualized and conducted the study while she was an undergraduate geography student at UBC Okanagan under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Cinnamon. The study examined 141 images drawn from the websites of 16 Okanagan wineries. Gallina says these choices are not accidental. "The Okanagan wine industry uses imagery to tie taste to place," she explains. "These visuals don't just sell wine--they help construct a shared idea of what the Okanagan is supposed to look and feel like."