Beer Retailing

Take-Out Purchase of Local Beer Now Allowed at P.E.I. Restaurants

CBNMarch 13, 2014March 13, 2014

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE - CBC News reports that recent rule changes implemented by the P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission will allow restaurants on the Island to sell locally made beer, wine and...

Beer Retailing

Toronto Brewing Co. & Mom ‘n’ Hops Partner on Ontario Craft Beer Merchandise Shop

CBNFebruary 12, 2014February 12, 2014

TORONTO, ON - Brewing supply store Toronto Brewing Co. and Ontario beer news website Mom 'n' Hops have announced the launch of a new retail initiative dedicated to the sales...

Beer Retailing

Beer Store and OCSA Continue Squabble Over Ontario Beer Sales

CBNFebruary 11, 2014February 11, 2014

TORONTO, ON - The continuing public relations battle between The Beer Store - the Ontario chain co-owned by Labatt Breweries, Molson Coors Canada, and Sleeman Breweries - and the Ontario...

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BC Government Ending Fenced Beer Gardens at Festivals, Supports Other Proposed Liquor Law Changes

CBNFebruary 3, 2014February 3, 2014

VICTORIA, BC - Two months after Parliamentary Secretary John Yap delivered his B.C. Liquor Policy Review report to Justice Minister Suzanne Anton, the British Columbia provincial government has announced that...

Beer Retailing

Savvy Hip Hops Craft-Beer-of-The-Month Club Launching in Ontario

CBNFebruary 3, 2014February 2, 2014

OTTAWA, ON - Savvy Company, an Ottawa-based company specializing in wine, beer and food events and marketing, has announced the launch of Savvy Hip Hops, the first and only beer-of-the-month club...

Beer Retailing Brewpub News

Nova Scotia Changes Regulations to Allow At-Bar Growler Sales in Brewpubs

CBNJanuary 30, 2014January 30, 2014

HALIFAX, NS - The Nova Scotia government has announced changes to liquor retailing regulations that will make it much easier for the province's brewpubs to sell growlers to customers for...

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Brew Donkey Craft Beer Delivery Service Launches in Ottawa

CBNNovember 27, 2013November 26, 2013

OTTAWA, ON - The Capital Pint blog on the Ottawa Magazine website reports that a new beer delivery service has launched in the city, focused on the up-and-coming craft brewery...

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Christy’s Gourmet Gifts Partnering With Local Ontario Breweries on Craft Beer Brittle

CBNNovember 11, 2013November 11, 2013

BURLINGTON, ON - Christy's Gourmet Gifts, a family-owned chocolate and sweets company, has launched a new product that features beer from a variety of Ontario craft breweries as a key...

Beer Retailing

Premium Near Beer Aims to Offer Canada’s Best Selection of Non-Alcoholic Beer

CBNOctober 30, 2013October 30, 2013

TORONTO, ON - While non-alcoholic beers make up a small portion of the overall beer market, there are a number of people who are unable to drink alcohol for a...

Beer Retailing

Ontario Convenience Stores to Reserve 30% of Shelves for Ontario Beer & Wine if Allowed to Sell Alcohol

CBNOctober 29, 2013October 29, 2013

TORONTO, ON - In a press conference held earlier this afternoon at Queen's Park, the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) - a group that represents several thousand convenience stores in...