Tanya Martin, Director of Operations at Blasted Church Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, Canada, has been recognized as one of Wine's Most Inspiring People 2025 by the Wine Industry Advisor. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals making significant contributions to the wine industry, with Martin honoured for her decades of behind-the-scenes dedication to elevating the BC wine industry. Chosen from over 100 nominees, Martin joins a distinguished group of 10 honourees recognized for their profound impact on the wine world.

Ford made the remark at a conference in Toronto Monday.

In a historic trade arrangement between U.S. and Canadian wine growers, Washington state wineries shipped massive amounts of American grapes north of the border last summer after a "catastrophic loss" of 90% of British Columbia's grape harvest. That's what the British Columbia government is calling an event that began on five moonless nights in January 2024. After a stealthy freeze crept down the Okanagan Valley -- a 155-mile-long basin slicing down the middle of British Columbia and containing 86% of the province's wine output -- many vines were killed outright.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited announced today that it will report its fiscal 2025 second quarter results after market close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Nicolas Krantz, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Juan Alonso, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call for the investment community the following day, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

The Vancouver International Wine Festival and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival are thrilled to announce that Ray Signorello, proprietor, Signorello Estate, will be the Honorary Chair of the 2025 Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859.

The 46th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for an eight-day celebration of wine and food, February 22 to March 2 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West and other venues in Vancouver. The 2025 festival features 121 wineries from 15 countries participating in 43 events.

"Evidence consistently shows that moderate drinking is still protective against cardiovascular disease, the single biggest cause of premature deaths in Canada and the United States."

Haywire Winery is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Haywire Lunar Red, a limited-edition wine crafted to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. This release continues a cherished tradition that began in 2014 when Haywire became the first winery in British Columbia to introduce a Lunar New Year wine.

Not Guilty, the zero-alcohol wine range, is now available in the Canadian market. At 0.05% ABV, these de-alcoholized wines were made to appeal to Millennial and Gen Z consumers who are increasingly preferring to enjoy life without alcohol or are looking for high-quality alcohol alternatives.

With over 20 years of experience, Cowan is bringing an extensive background within fortune 500 companies in Canada and the US.

Doug Ford's threat to use the province's liquor control board would entail ordering it to halt buying American products

The project, "Viticulture Innovation and Next-generation Oenology (VINO) Solutions: Strengthening Ontario's Grape and Wine Sector for Climate Resilience, Innovation Excellence and Global Economic Leadership," will develop new growing and fermenting approaches to help the industry combat threats such as pests, plant viruses and climate change.

Niagara's Icewine Festival, one of Canada's largest and most anticipated winter wine celebrations, is returning January 10 to 26. With a diverse array of experiences for both wine lovers and trendsetters, this is a celebration not to be missed. This year, the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival has partnered with Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake to deliver three jam-packed weekends of unforgettable VQA Icewine experiences.

Labatt Breweries of Canada has acquired 10 new battery-powered trucks for its logistics operations in Quebec. The purchase is the largest single order of VNR Electric trucks for Volvo Trucks in Canada, representing nearly 25 per cent of their deliveries. Labatt's latest investment is in addition to the recent announcement of the purchase of it's first zero-emission mobile service repair truck for the province.

A flagship for Ontario, Riesling producers have mastered the classic off-dry style, frequently earning global acclaim. Winemakers have been pushing boundaries and adding to their portfolios by making Riesling with new dimensions. Whether it's timeless expressions or trendsetting innovations, Magdalena Kaiser offers a selection of can't-miss Ontario Rieslings.

InVintory, the cutting-edge wine management platform, has successfully raised $2.3M USD in seed round funding to fuel its expansion into the hospitality and storage industries. This funding round, led by passionate users, as well as angel and strategic investors, will enable InVintory to launch its industry-leading 3D technology to businesses, including restaurants, hotels, golf and country clubs, wine storage facilities, and wine clubs.

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited ("Corby" or the "Company") (TSX: CSW.A) (TSX: CSW.B), a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and importer of spirits, wines and ready-to-drink cocktails ("RTDs"), today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ("Q1") period ended September 30, 2024. Corby delivered a solid Q1 with accretive contribution of the newly acquired RTD businesses (ABG and Nude) and ongoing market share gains in spirits, despite a volatile market environment.

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Frenchy Bar et Brasserie, located inside Hilton Toronto, is excited to announce its exclusive collaboration with Empress 1908 Gin. To celebrate the highly anticipated Toronto leg of the globally renowned Eras Tour, Frenchy and Empress Gin have dreamt up a curated menu paying homage to iconic songs that have captured fans' hearts.

Costco locations in Ontario will join hundreds of other grocery and big-box stores that can start selling wine and beer as soon as this Thursday. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) confirmed to CTV News Toronto in an email that as of Oct. 29, at least 412 new grocery store licences had been issued -- on top of the 450 existing stores that were already selling alcohol under a previous agreement.