Let’s Make it an Ontario-Made Summer!

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TORONTO — This summer, there are still thousands of places people can buy their favourite beer, cider, wine or even spirits across Ontario. To help consumers connect with local retailers and producers close to home during the ongoing OPSEU strike, the province has launched a new searchable and interactive map of retailers that remain open and ready to serve. These retailers include …

Ontario Expanding Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Starting this Summer

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to expand the province’s alcohol beverage marketplace to increase choice and convenience for shoppers earlier than planned. Starting in August, consumers will be able to purchase new products like coolers and other ready-to-drink beverages alongside more pack sizes at grocery stores that currently sell wine or beer, followed by new retailers …

ON Consumers be Able to Buy Beer, Cider, Wine at Convenience stores

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Province will ensure a stable and responsible transition to new marketplace that promotes Ontario-made products and local jobs Ontario – The Ontario government announced that beginning no later than January 1, 2026, consumers will be able to buy beer, wine, cider, coolers, seltzers, and other low-alcohol ready-to-drink beverages at all participating convenience, grocery and big box stores across the province. …

Restoring Forest at Balsam Lake Provincial Park

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Proceeds from limited-edition specialty craft beer contributing to reforestation project that will plant more than 1,000 new trees HAMILTON — Ontario Parks is collaborating with Collective Arts Brewing for a second year to produce a limited-edition specialty craft beer, Trail Loop. The proceeds from this partnership will directly support vital reforestation work at Balsam Lake Provincial Park near Kawartha Lakes. …