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.

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.