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Nicastro's La Bottega in the ByWard Market sells more than 200 Italian wines. LCBO strike, Photo provided.

LCBO strike kickstarts sales for local wine retailers, with business ‘through the roof’

Ottawa, Retail

As LCBO stores enter a second week of closure due to strike action, local wine suppliers and wineries say it’s “kickstarting” business.

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