Oland Brewery Protests Proposed Water Rate Increases
HALIFAX, ON - Oland Brewery, the Halifax-based subsidiary of Labatt Brewing that is home to the Alexander Keith's brands, has filed a complaint with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review...
Alexander Keith’s Hop Series Debuts with Cascade and Hallertauer Ales
HALIFAX, NS - Labatt Breweries has announced the launch of the Alexander Keith's Hop Series, a series of single-hop ales intended to highlight the unique aroma and flavour aspects of...
Kokanee Film “The Movie Out Here” Opening Today
CRESTON, BC - It what is likely the first example of a brewery producing a full length feature as a promotion for one of their brands, Labatt-produced film The Movie...
Labatt Brings Bud Light Platinum to Canada
TORONTO, ON - A year after its splashy launch in the US market, Labatt Breweries has announced the entry of Bud Light Platinum into Canada. Described as a "strong beer...
Labatt Threatens Legal Action Over Photo of Accused Killer Luka Magnotta
MONTREAL, QC - According to reports from The Globe & Mail , the Toronto Star and OpenFile, Labatt Breweries of Canada has threatened legal action against the Montreal Gazette over...
Canadian Breweries Take 13 Medals at 2012 World Beer Cup
SAN DIEGO, CA - The winners of the 2012 edition of the biannual World Beer Cup (WBC) were announced yesterday in San Diego as part of the closing event of...
Labatt Adds Cider to Alexander Keith’s Line-Up
HALIFAX, NS - As sales of traditional mainstream beer brands continue to stagnate, Canada's larger breweries are increasingly looking for ways to attract customers who prefer other alcoholic beverages. This...
Oland Workers Accept New Offer, Lockout Avoided
HALIFAX, NS - The employee lockout that was expected to happen at the Labatt-owned Oland Brewery in Halifax has been avoided thanks to some last minute negotiations over the weekend....
Employee Lockout Likely at Oland Brewery
HALIFAX, NS - CBC News reports that an ongoing labour dispute at the Labatt-owned Oland Brewery in Halifax is likely to lead to the employees being locked out by this...
Are Canada’s Big Brewers Funnelling BC Political Donations Through Ontario’s Beer Store?
TORONTO, ON & VICTORIA, BC - Hot on the heels of a scathing Globe & Mail article calling Ontario's The Beer Store chain "dated," "stale," and "an anachronism," information has...