Today premiers of nine provinces -- Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador -- signed a landmark agreement to implement Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales of alcoholic beverages between their jurisdictions. This agreement builds on the commitment in the June 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on DTC Sales of Alcoholic Beverages.

The president's new tariffs on a top U.S. trading partner aim at gaining concessions, but the Canadian government, and the public, have been bracing for the escalation.

"We appreciate the administration's focus on this issue and hope that both governments can work urgently in the coming days to reach a resolution that prompts all Canadian provinces to follow the lead of Alberta and Saskatchewan in restoring access to U.S. wines. - Wine Institute

The smoke is pouring south from more than 800 wildfires in the Canadian province of Ontario and nationwide

Even as the smoke dissipates, Rich Mell, co-owner of Grape Escape Wine Tours in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., says he spent most of his Thursday taking calls from tourists asking to cancel upcoming bookings or looking at other options going into the weekend, especially for bike wine tours.

An update on resiliency strategies to select elite-performing grapevine varieties suited to the climate extremes of Canada's grape-growing regions.

Legislation calling for an investigation into Canada's limits on importing US alcohol has been proposed by congresswoman Claudia Tenney. db reports.

As Canadians gathered to celebrate Canada Day, Wines of Abruzzo showcased how European wine traditions can elevate summer entertaining through authentic flavors, regional identity, and the art of sharing moments around the table.

Legislation would trigger probe into 'discriminatory treatment' of U.S. alcohol producers

Four countries, three continents, and one single goal: strengthening the positioning of Italian wine in strategic markets. Vinitaly's international promotion program restarts today from Canada. In the coming days, in close collaboration with ITA--Italian Trade Agency, the Verona-based exhibition brand will move from North America to Central Asia and then to Southeast Asia, supporting the competitiveness and international presence of Italian wine in foreign markets.

MacNeill joined Blasted Church during the 2019 harvest and has become an integral part of the winery's production team. "Since joining the team, she has helped me guide wines from grape to bottle through every stage of the process," says winemaker Evan Saunders.

Bottleneck Drive is a scenic, self-guided craft beverage route located in Summerland, British Columbia, in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. The new system wide signage upgrade replaces a patchwork of aging and inconsistent signs with a unified, modern network designed to improve navigation across Summerland's rural roads, agricultural corridors, and tasting destinations. Installation began in May 2026, ahead of the peak summer tasting room season.

Tinhorn Creek is bringing people together again this summer with the return of its outdoor event series for 2026, transforming the winery into a destination for live music, creativity, exceptional wine, and memorable moments under open South Okanagan skies.

Paul Dubkowski, Andrew Peller's chief executive, called the deal "a compelling outcome" for shareholders. The all-cash transaction gives the Peller Estates brand owner an enterprise value of C$579m ($413.8m).

Five grocers hold a 75% market share, resulting in Canada having one of the highest food inflation rates among the Group of Seven countries at almost 4%

Speaking at the White House, Trump criticised trade imbalances with both neighbouring countries and stated that discussions are ongoing with Canadian and Mexican leaders.

Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and David Valadao (CA-22) led a bipartisan coalition of 14 California lawmakers in requesting that Québec Premiere Christine Fréchette remove the current restrictions barring the importation and sale of American wine in Québec.

From vineyard patios overlooking sun-soaked valleys to lakeside watch parties and weekend wine country escapes, This Is Our BC is a province-wide celebration of everything that makes British Columbia extraordinary. The campaign invites visitors and locals alike to get outside, explore, and share how they experience summer with BC wine front and centre.

An accomplished winemaker and technical director, Emily recently served as Technical Director and Head Winemaker at Viñedos Familia Chadwick in Chile. In addition to her role as Technical Director, she oversaw the winemaking for all Icon wines, including Viñedo Chadwick and Seña, representing the estates in key global markets.

"Removing interprovincial trade barriers that create unnecessary costs and limit opportunities for Canadian business and consumers alike is critical to building a more competitive, integrated, and prosperous Canadian economy. Direct-to-consumer alcohol sales is a prime example of how we can make progress by giving Canadians the option to purchase their favourite wine, beer, or spirits directly from producers in other provinces..."