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12.03.2023 / 17:41

Majority of Canadians won’t change drinking habits in light of new guidelines: poll

drinking habits despite recent national guidelines warning that more than two alcoholic drinks a week can increase risks of cancer, stroke and heart disease.That’s according to a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, which also found that more than half of the respondents believed the recommended number of drinks was so low that “it lacked credibility” and was nothing but “fear-mongering” tactics. This belief was higher among men (61 per cent) than women (53 per cent).

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Non-alcoholic brands ramp up production as demand ‘explodes’ in Canada

As Canadians increasingly look to drink less or not at all, non-alcoholic beverage companies are working hard to meet the rising demand and are sometimes struggling to keep up.

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‘Young people should not drink’: World study challenges alcohol guidelines

A study, the first of its kind in the world, has found that people under the age of 40 risk their health if they drink more than a few sips of beer or wine per day, and recommends that young people not drink alcohol at all.

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1st Pedal Pub in Saskatchewan plans to get rolling in June

Pedal Pub in Saskatchewan has been brewing for a while, according to one of the owners.Matana Hannotte said her team got their initial taste of the franchise back on a trip to Nashville, Tenn., in 2018. E-scooters could hit Saskatoon paths and sidewalks this spring or summer “It was the highlight of our trip; I can confidently say it was so much fun.

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OPP say traffic collisions down but fatalities up in 2020 across Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police say there were fewer traffic collisions in 2020 but fatalities reached historic highs.They say traffic fell sharply in Ontario last year because of stay-at-home orders and other anti-pandemic measures.Overall, collisions fell 26 per cent from 2019 but the fatality rate was up 22 per cent.Police attribute a significant number of deaths to careless and dangerous driving.

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Coronavirus: New St. Patrick’s Day health orders aim to curb gatherings, parties

Coronavirus: Kingston officials warn of fines for gathering over St. Patrick’s Day week These new orders for businesses that serve alcohol include:KFL&A Public Health says that any failure to comply with this class order can result in fines of up to $5,000 for individuals, and $25,000 for corporations for every day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues.“Last year before we went in lockdown, there was significant social activity associated with St.

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Boredom, stress during pandemic behind rise in alcohol, cannabis use for some Canadians: survey

Alcohol consumption increase in Saskatchewan leading to rise in harm, expert says When it comes to alcohol, Ontario had the highest jump in increased consumption with 30 per cent. The Prairies saw a 27 per cent spike while British Columbia followed at 22 per cent.

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New Brunswick looks to allow alcohol in food delivery or takeout orders beyond COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic under the Emergency Measures Act. If passed, these amendments would allow those alcohol sales — with food purchase — to continue beyond the state of emergency.They would also include mandatory server training and allow the establishment to “close” an opened bottle of wine, so it can be taken home by the customer.

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Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver mayors give drinking in parks a gold star

North Vancouver to allow public drinking under COVID-19, but not Vancouver “It’s going overwhelmingly well. I’m gonna treat my residents like adults, and when you do that, they rise to the occasion.”Both city’s councils passed their respective pilot projects in June, to allow better social distancing during COVID-19 and to support local businesses.West says over the past month, bylaw officers have only dealt with one noise complaint related to drinking in Poco’s parks.Buchanan, says the City of North Vancouver hasn’t had a single issue.“People are following the rules, they’re really well behaved,” said Buchanan.

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Okanagan brewpub names beer after Dr. Bonnie Henry

Bonnie Henry blonde ale.Marten Brewpub in Vernon, B.C., says it had rebranded one of its more popular creations in honour of provincial health officer Henry.The blonde ale beer, according to the brewpub, is crisp, light and refreshing, with very little aftertaste. It’s said to have an alcohol content of 4.7 per cent.

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Penticton, B.C., city council to host special meeting for beach booze bylaw

Penticton? You’ll have to wait until Wednesday to see if it’s OK to pack a bottle of your favourite chardonnay, cider or beer to select parks and beaches.On Tuesday, city council voted to hold a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon to vote on a bylaw allowing alcohol consumption at select public spaces.The bylaw would extend a pilot project that allowed public drinking and ran from June 4 to July 3. The pilot was subject to review, with that review taking place Tuesday.

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Warning of virus spike after 'predictable' street drinking scenes

Large public gatherings will inevitably lead to more spikes of the coronavirus, a former professor of Population Health Medicine has warned.

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Vancouver city council passes motion to allow alcohol consumption in select public places

North Vancouver to allow public drinking under COVID-19, but not Vancouver Staff will now determine specific locations and bylaw enforcement.An earlier motion by councillors Pete Fry and Michael Wiebe on alcohol consumption in public spaces ended in a split vote, falling short of a majority need to push it through.Coun.

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NSLC sees growth in sales amid coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic. The corporation says there were two million cannabis transactions the fiscal year of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, with an average dollar value of $34.74.Total sales were up 9.7 per cent to $726 million with $655.1 million in beverage alcohol sales and $71 million in recreational cannabis sales.According to the corporation, Nova Scotia ready-to-drink products experienced an extremely strong year, with sales increasing by 101.4 per cent to $16 million.

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Top doctor expresses concern over Canadians’ mental health amid coronavirus

coronavirus epidemic, suggesting this could be a sign of worsening mental health.The total number of Canadians killed by the coronavirus edged up by 0.9 per cent to 7,773 from 7,703 on Saturday, the public health agency said, further evidence that the worst of the pandemic has passed. The total number of cases rose to 95,057 from 94,335.

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As a recovering alcoholic, I’m dreading a booze-fuelled end to lockdown

life. Now that there’s a new normal, however, this label feels very different. Not only have there been many drinks to be had during lockdown, there will be even more when it’s over.

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Drinking one beer every day could protect you against obesity and dementia

Drinking one beer a day may help you live longer, says new research.

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Haus Apéritif Review: The Low-Proof Beverage That Lives Up to the Hype

People always told me that one fateful day, I'd wake up and realize formerly cured by hydration and Advil would instead feel like I (probably) got hit by a bus the night before—and they weren't wrong. Tired of bedridden mornings spent nursing a and obsessing over questionable texts-from-last-night, I started to rethink what drinking means to me, and I'm not alone.

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La Loche RCMP charge 3 with bootlegging

RCMP say three people are facing bootlegging charges after reportedly trying to bring alcohol into La Loche, Sask.

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Taprooms opening as New Brunswick’s COVID-19 recovery plan continues

Some New Brunswick craft breweries are opening their taprooms as part of the province’s second stage of its COVID-19 recovery plan.

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Toronto brewery asks consumers to bring back empties as Beer Store expands returns service

TORONTO – A Toronto brewery is issuing a plea for consumers to bring back their empty bottles as the Beer Store says a growing number of its locations are accepting returns.

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Quebec’s liquor commission sees online sales boom during coronavirus pandemic

The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), the province’s liquor commission, has seen its online sales “explode” by about 200 per cent after seeing a jump in clients at its stores when confinement measures were implemented at the end of March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Neighbours get around lockdown by constructing gin bar in a hole in their fence

Two neighbours have come up with an ingenious solution to drinking while observing social distancing measures.

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Lockdown couple die after drinking homemade beer to get around restrictions

A loving couple in South Africa have reportedly died of drinking home-brew during the coronavirus lockdown.

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LCBO to gradually expand some store hours ahead of May long weekend

The LCBO says it will begin a gradual expansion of store hours starting on May 14, just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.

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BrewDog launches cactus and lime gin – and it looks as refreshing as it is zingy

Many of us are distracted from everyday life at the moment.

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Kim Jong-un health problems caused by stress and alcohol, new report claims

Kim Jong-un's stressful life and excessive boozing have led to his numerous health issues, a new report has claimed.

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Man who downed shots in lockdown challenge drinking game now in coma

A man has reportedly fallen into a coma after downing a litre-and-a-half of booze while on a lockdown video call with his friends.

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Mum-of-two who drank alcohol 'most nights' loses 9st 2lb after giving up booze

A mum-of-two has dropped a massive 9st after giving up alcohol for good.

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Poundland is selling £1 booze holders – and they fit beer bottles and wine glasses

As pubs are closed, Brits are having to get inventive at home.

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Big jump in alcohol sales recorded over Easter

Sales of alcohol in off-licences and supermarkets here jumped by 44% over the Easter period according to new data from Nielsen.

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Coronavirus: Association calling on British Columbians to buy local

British Columbia’s alcohol producers are teaming up and calling on British Columbians to enjoy the fruits of their labour.

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Coronavirus: Time to Buy B.C. strategy asking consumers to research products, see if they’re truly local

When it comes to shopping, don’t be oblivious when buying — see if it’s locally made.

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B.C. allows longer liquor-store hours to help seniors follow social-distancing

Liquor stores in B.C. are now allowed to stay open longer to provide more opportunities to practice physical-distancing under the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus causing up to 50 million pints to go to waste as UK's pubs stay shut

Up to 50 million pints-worth of beer could have to be thrown away if the UK's coronavirus lockdown continues for several months, industry experts have warned.

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Six sun-seeker cocktails to make at home over the bank holiday weekend

Thanks to the coronavirus lockdown, we're all staying at home over the four day Easter weekend.

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Coronavirus fake cure horror as more than 600 killed after drinking pure alcohol

Warnings have been issued about drinking pure alcohol to cure coronavirus after more than 600 people died in Iran from drinking booze.

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Home-brew boom: More people in B.C. making their own beer amid COVID-19

Mix one part “more time on your hands,” one part “physical distancing” and one part “watching the bank account,” and it’s the perfect recipe for a home-brew boom.

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Coronavirus: Licensed restaurants, bars can now offer alcohol for takeout, delivery orders

A Saskatoon business owner said she is excited to be able to offer customers a “more whole experience” after the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) changed their regulations allowing licensed restaurants and bars to offer alcohol for takeout and delivery.

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Should Saskatchewan close liquor stores? First Nation says yes, addictions experts disagree

The Montreal Lake Cree Nation has joined the call for the provincial government to close all liquor sales in Saskatchewan, but some experts say this could hurt people struggling with addiction.

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7 bars mastering the art of cocktails to-go in New York City

Sip to support your neighborhood gathering place! Despite all restaurants and bars following the COVID-19 mandated shut-down, licensed spots of lubrication may now offer cocktails to-go with the State Liquor Authority’s blessing.

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‘Right move’ to keep NSLC open during coronavirus outbreak: social worker

While many businesses across the province have been forced to shut their doors amid the new coronavirus outbreak, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation locations remain open — the right move, according to a local social worker.

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ANBL and Cannabis NB to close Sundays, reduce hours amid coronavirus pandemic

The Crown corporation in charge of New Brunswick’s liquor and cannabis stores will begin modifying its hours in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Irish Distillers to start making hand sanitising gel

Irish Distillers - the makers of Jameson and Middleton whiskey and part of global drinks group Pernod Ricard - is branching out into hand sanitising gel.

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