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November 25, 2025

Canadian Wine Sales Led by BC Wines Rocket Skyward, Fueled by U.S. Booze Ban and ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement

Canadian wineries are reaping unexpected rewards resulting from the ‘Buy Canadian’ movement. In response to the U.S. administration’s tariffs on Canada and President Trump’s talk of […]
October 12, 2025

BCGEU Strike Hits All BC Liquor Stores as Job Action Escalates
UPDATE: Strike ends. Tentative Agreement Reached

October 27 Update: BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with BC Government On October 26, 2025, BCGEU and the government of BC reached a tentative agreement after 8 […]
September 26, 2025

Unexpected Consequences of American Liquor Ban – Has Pulling U.S. Spirits from Canadian Liquor Stores Backfired?

Is Canada experiencing the unintended consequences of the American liquor ban? In March 2025, the BC government pulled American liquor from BC Liquor Stores and halted […]
September 18, 2025

Minors as Agents Sting-Ops Ramp Up Resulting in Huge Fines to BC Liquor Licensees – Hospitality Industry Irked

According to an InfoTel news article of July 14, 2025, LCRB compliance and enforcement has ramped up sting operations involving the Minors as Agents Program (MAP).

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