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Ontario Government Tables Bill to End Master Framework Agreement With Beer Store

CBNMay 27, 2019May 27, 2019

TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Government has tabled a bill to scrap the Master Framework Agreement (MFA) between the province and The Beer Store, a move that is being touted as a big step...

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Brick Brewing Bringing Back “Buck a Beer” Pricing on Laker Lager for Victoria Day

CBNMay 14, 2019May 13, 2019

KITCHENER, ON - One of the originators of "Buck a Beer" pricing in Ontario - and still the owner of the registered trademark on the phrase - has announced that...

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Manitoba Liquor Mart Ending Growler Sales This Summer

CBNMay 9, 2019May 9, 2019

WINNIPEG, MB - Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has announced that it will be shutting down the growler bar service that has been in place at select locations of the Manitoba Liquor...

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BREW Microbrewery Launches Online Sales for Maple Beer with Free Local Delivery

CBNApril 26, 2019April 26, 2019

WINDSOR, ON - BREW Microbrewery has announced that one of its flagship brands is now available to order online, with free delivery in the local area. BREW Maple Beer (5%...

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Stillwell Launches Bar Retail Sales for Stillwell Brewing Bottles

CBNApril 16, 2019April 15, 2019

HALIFAX, NS - Halifax craft beer bar Stillwell has announced that bottled beer from its Stillwell Brewing off-shoot is now available for take-home purchase at the bar for the first time. Retail...

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Ontario Government Budget for 2019 Promises More “Choice & Convenience” for Beer Consumers

CBNApril 11, 2019April 11, 2019

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government has released its 2019 Budget, and as was expected, several changes to alcohol legislation in the province are being promised. A number of changes related to beer...

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P.E.I. Progressive Conservatives Promising Beer & Wine in Corner Stores if Elected

CBNApril 3, 2019April 2, 2019

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE - The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island has promised to introduce a bill to allow beer and wine sales in convenience stores if it is brought to power...

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Ontario Government Planning Corner Store Beer Sales, May Face Legal Penalties

CBNMarch 29, 2019March 28, 2019

TORONTO, ON - The Ontario Government is planning to expand the retail availability of beer and wine in the province, but may have to pay a hefty price to do...

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Eastbound Brewing Releases Belgian Handshake IPA and Launches Online Store

CBNMarch 7, 2019March 6, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Eastbound Brewing has announced the release of a new limited edition beer, as well as the launch of its online beer shop. Belgian Handshake (6.5% abv) is described as follows:...

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Cool Brewing Limiting “Buck-a-Beer” Pricing for Cool Lager to Long Weekends

CBNJanuary 30, 2019January 30, 2019

TORONTO, ON – Cool Brewing has announced that the "Buck-a-Beer" pricing it introduced last summer for its flagship Cool Lager will no longer be offered on an ongoing basis, and will be limited to holiday...