


Op-ed: In the face of U.S. tariffs, local whisky producers must chart a path for innovation
Canada stands at a moment of opportunity. Global trade shocks, rising demand for homegrown goods and an urgent push for sustainability are forcing businesses and

Arbru triples solar capacity, bets on off-grid brewing as sustainable edge in craft beer industry
In a competitive craft beer market increasingly burdened by rising costs and supply chain volatility, Arbru Solar Brewery is doubling down on its off-grid roots.


Two local restaurant owners happy to pull U.S. booze off the menu — at least for now
At least two Ottawa restaurant owners say they were happy to remove American wine and liquor from their menus, even before the LCBO started withdrawing

LCBO strike kickstarts sales for local wine retailers, with business ‘through the roof’
As LCBO stores enter a second week of closure due to strike action, local wine suppliers and wineries say it’s “kickstarting” business.

How the LCBO cleverly filled its talent pipeline during a labour shortage
The LCBO got some inspiration from Ottawa’s Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care last year, solving two problems with one program.

Ottawa craft brewers cheer move to bring wine, beer to Ontario corner stores by 2026
Sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026, Premier Doug Ford

Ottawa craft breweries brace for Canada’s biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years
Canada’s restaurant industry is bracing for the biggest jump in the country’s alcohol excise duty in more than 40 years, spurring warnings the tax hike

Sunny days at Arbru, a craft brewery that is completely off-grid
Proud co-owner Phil Audet says complete reliance on solar power makes ArBru, located just outside Mallorytown, one-of-a-kind in Canada.
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