More than 100 dignitaries and proponents of the vibrant Ontario's South Coast Wineries and Grape Growers Association were on hand on the weekend to hoist glasses and salute the arrival of the latest winery on the Norfolk County landscape.

The third annual Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival wrapped up this weekend, raising $70,000 for the United Way and spreading the word about B.C. wines to 1,200 vinophiles who converged on the Osoyoos for the four-day event.

Canadian province Ontario is leading the move toward lightweight bottling by setting a maximum weight on the wines it approves.

Government in well-meaning attempt to warn of allergens

Exports are growing, but limited by province's relatively small amount of wine-producing land

A group of 19 Penticton area wineries have sent a letter to Penticton council and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

group of Alberta producers hopes a "meat and greet" showcase at a Kelowna winery will lead to more plates of Alberta meat being served

Exports are growing, but limited by province's relatively small amount of wine-producing land

According to a recent British study commissioned by Vinexpo, a biennial international wine and spirits trade show in France, wine consumption in Canada is growing six times faster than the world average.

On an overcast Sunday afternoon, Norm Cole rolls up the driveway of Laughing Stock Vineyards pulling a 32-foot trailer that wouldn't look out of place hauling cattle on a ranch in Alberta

With the planned changes, adult Ontarians could also shop at retail stalls while brandishing a bottle of drink. Ontario also plans to extend liquor hours for weddings and other charity events until 2 a.m.

Only wines in glass bottles can wear quality designation

Radio host plans to cross provincial borders with wine, challenging a shipping ban

Tantalus Vineyards purifies wastewater in sequencing batch reactor

It's been a rallying cry for years among several Ontario wineries and grape growers: Give us more shelf space at the Liquor Board of Ontario and allow private wine stores in the province.

This is an important day for Mayer's," said winery owner David Bower Jr. "There is so much history in this area, and people just don't know that much about it.

Canada bought 30% more wine in 2010 than in the previous year, totalling US$269m, according to American government statistics

"Alberta's interpretation of the law is completely wrong because it says that you can drive it across, but you can't order it online."

Wine lovers in Canada could be in for a bizarre shopping experience when a controversial federal law comes into effect in summer 2012

"I'm going to do (it) on Friday the 13th at high noon at the B.C.-Alberta border.