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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.

In this episode, we return to Tania's native British Columbia to discuss how, in the wake of significant crop losses due to extreme winter freeze in January 2024, many "land based" wineries here are importing grapes or juice from Washington State, Oregon, California or Ontario to produce wine this year.

Select Wines, a leading player in the wine distribution industry, recently completed a strategic initiative to optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central system by migrating to the Microsoft Cloud and implementing OnActuate's Data Confluence & Insights Solution.

Miles Prodan, President and CEO of Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC), has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2024. This announcement concludes a distinguished 14-year tenure marked by significant accomplishments and transformative leadership.

Rewild Wines, a leading sustainable and vegan Australian wine brand make their Canadian debut in British Columbia and select Canadian markets, heralding a new chapter in the evolution of natural and eco-friendly wines. Rewild Wines launches in Canada with their Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon this month.

These aren't the salad days of the Okanagan Valley wine industry, and yet Van Westen and his team at Van Westen Vineyards are producing some of the Pacific Northwest's best wines. He entered three wines into the Platinum Awards last fall. Each attained a rating of at least "Platinum."

For wine lovers and foodies looking for tasty fall adventures this September, all roads lead to Niagara. The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival, Canada's oldest and largest wine festival, is officially in full swing, with fresh new ways for visitors to enjoy one of the country's most renowned wine regions.

The team at Blasted Church Vineyards, an independent winery in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, announces the promotion of Tanya Martin to director of operations. Martin, who has been with the winery since 2007 and served as general manager since 2008, brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and leadership to her expanded role.

The former vice-president of a high-end wine agency who was fired for "moonlighting" by making side deals now faces criminal charges in what Calgary police are calling a $1.3-million Ponzi scheme involving wine. Police say Brian Robert Gunsten, 52, defrauded seven people in a scam that was "disguised as an investment opportunity involving wine purchases."

Freight traffic on Canada's two largest railways have come to a halt amid disagreements with unions over working conditions.

Now, it brings that style and splendour to the Lower Mainland with the opening of its new 4,075 square-foot Richmond, B.C. office and multi-function space at 6928 Pearson Way. Even better, the expansion coincides with the release of its first ultra-premium-tier Halo wine: the Bordeaux-style blend, Baoshan.

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Canadian-based LSI Supply Inc. and its sister company 273 Ontario (which trades as LSI). The transaction is expected to close later this month, subject to customary closing conditions.

The team at Summerland BC winery, Solvero Wines, has unveiled its action plan to source grapes come harvest time, as they are not able to harvest fruit from the winery's BC vineyards. In late July Solvero GM and winemaker, Alison Moyes, embarked on a wine adventure when she traveled to Washington and Oregon, visiting the best AVA regions in search of premium, boutique-style Chardonnay grapes. Like many wineries, the vines in Solvero vineyards suffered bud damage due to two back-to-back winters featuring frigid cold snaps.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is reminding B.C. fruit and wine customers of its support for those experiencing financial hardship amid a difficult growing season and the recent closure of a local fruit co-operative. FCC recognizes the compounding challenges of 2024, in particular the cold weather in January 2024 that wiped out almost all of B.C.'s peaches, apricots and nectarines for the year and severely damaged cherry orchards. Wine grapes were also severely impacted with no 2024 vintage expected for some.

The Summerland Waterfront Resort Hotel is delighted to announce a public celebration of its exclusive guest perk: specially labeled house wines created in partnership with renowned winemaker Matt Dumayne of Haywire Winery. This exciting reveal marks a decade of collaboration between the hotel and the winery, bringing a new look to the private label wines--a white, red, and rosé--designed to elevate the guest experience.

During the 18th annual Spirited Awards, Dave Mitton - Global Brand Ambassador for J.P. Wiser's and Lot No.40 at Corby Spirit and Wine, was named the Best International Brand Ambassador for his tremendous contributions to the industry. For over 10 years, Mitton has been an extension of Corby, Hiram Walker & Sons, and the Canadian whisky brand portfolio. A beloved figure in the industry, and friend to all, his passion for Canadian whisky has led to a long career in showcasing the versatility and innovation of the spirit.

Adds details: At present, wines made with grapes from outside the province are marked up 89% on the first $11.75 of the cost per liter of wine and 27% after that. "It turns your $20 bottle of wine into a $35 bottle of wine." Under the new guidance, the B.C. government will provide mark-up relief on wines sold between April 1st 2025 and March 31st 2026.. It appears to provide wineries with wide latitude to import whole grapes and unprocessed juice, in addition to nearly finished bulk wine to fill more immediate needs. The LDB will determine the maximum amount of relief available to each winery based on the five-year average of markup concessions and rebates normally provided for wines made in B.C., throwing out the high and low numbers. After exceeding th