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A U.S. Republican Congresswoman is proposing legislation to hold Canada accountable for what she calls ‘unfair provincial limits’ on importing U.S. alcohol. The move was followed by California Senator Adam Schiff who took to social media saying Canada’s boycott of California wine creating devastating harm to American wine growers. Jeff Guignard, president and ceo of...

Nova Scotia alcohol producers are saying “cheers” to new changes impacting the sale of beverages. The province is making it easier for these businesses to mix up their shelves with local products. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

Recent data from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service shows opioid-related call volumes are now surpassing alcohol-related calls for the first time. Marney Blunt reports.

There’s some good news when it comes to alcohol consumption in the province. British Columbians are drinking less since the pandemic, but a new study says we are still consuming well above the recommended amount for good health. Kylie Stanton reports

Richard Alexander of Beer Canada discusses how affordability pressures and changing lifestyle habits are impacting beer and alcohol sales.

The Ontario government is allowing bars and restaurants across the province to sell alcohol until four in the morning during the FIFA World Cup. However, as Megan King reports, businesses are weighing the pros and cons of keeping their doors open those extra two hours — and some don’t see the value.

A program supporting inmates with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in transitioning to life after their release is now available at all Alberta correctional institutions. As Sarah Ryan explains, it’s not only helping them reintegrate into society — it’s also reducing crime.

Seeking water and avoiding the sun, Parisians are struggling with the heat. “The city is hell when it’s so hot,” says one resident. Europe is baking. On Monday, parts of France saw their highest recorded temperatures. Over the weekend alcohol consumption was temporarily banned to encourage hydration. Forty people drowned trying to cool down, the...

Halifax Regional Council is being asked to consider a request by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission to allow alcohol to be sold during a music event at the popular park this summer. But as Brooklyn Campbell reports, the idea doesn’t mean it would be more than a one-time thing.

Historian Allan Greer is hoping to address some gaps in the historical record with a new book called Canada, in the Age of Rum. Phil Carpenter reports.

The B.C. government has approved a three-year deal allowing hospitality licensees to purchase alcohol directly from public and private retailers. And, disturbing details about how the man convicted in a massive voyeurism investigation carried out his crimes – and concerns there are hundreds of unidentified victims.

A German utility has signed an agreement to buy LNG from the yet-to-be-built Ksi Lisims project in B.C. And a new report has found that alcohol use in the province is down, but residents are still drinking more than the national average.

Both local and national politicians took a tour of district brewing in Regina Wednesday, to show their support for local businesses and announce the two year extension of the federal alcohol excise duty relief.

Restaurants are concerned over alcohol sales as a new federal tax increase kicks in April 1.

Jennifer Lopez is back on Netflix, as the trailer for ‘Office Romance’ is out! “It pushes the envelope slightly for what people might expect from a Jennifer Lopez movie,” director Ol Parker told PEOPLE. ‘Office Romance’ will be available to stream on Netflix on June 5. And a padel competition was held by Tom Holland!...

New Brunswick’s premier is willing to put U.S. alcohol back in stores if the United States reverses course on significant tariffs and duties. This comes a week after U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer called the provincial bans a trade irritant. Anna Mandin reports.

B.C.’s hospitality industry is asking the province to rethink its boycott of U.S. alcohol products. Stacy Kyle, Executive Director of the Import Vintners & Spirits Association, speaks with Global News Morning about the economic impact of the ban on local businesses that import and distribute alcohol.

A Conservative MP who represents the Okanagan wine region tabled a private member’s bill that he hopes will spur interprovincial sales of beer, wine and spirits. As David Akin reports, Dan Albas wants to cut a regulation which prohibits Canada Post from delivering “intoxicating beverages” between provinces.

A new Stats Canada report shows the biggest drop in alcohol sales – since they began tracking the trend 20 years ago. Global’s Katherine Dornian reports.

New data shows Canadians are buying less alcohol, marking the largest annual drop in beer, wine and spirits sales in the last two decades. Statistics Canada numbers indicate sales fell 1.6% to 25.8 B dollars in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 9, 2026.