Quebec Gin Was Having a Moment. Then the SAQ Killed the Buzz
The Crown corporation controls all spirit sales in the province. That’s bad news for small distilleries
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How Bad Is Alcohol, Really?
New health recommendations suggesting Canadians cut back touched a nerve. But drinking customs are constantly evolving
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A New Wave of Ciders Is Bringing a Refreshing Change to Cocktail Hour
Tariq Ahmed founded Revel Cider in 2014—now he spends his days brewing batches of traditional and not-so-traditional ciders
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We’re Drinking More in the Pandemic—and It’s a Problem
The alcohol industry is enjoying the profits, but public health is paying the price
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My Struggle with Sobriety
The decision to quit drinking was the right one for me. But, as I have learned, there’s no perfect way to do it
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Nunavut’s Bid to End Alcoholism
Iqaluit now has the only retail alcohol store in the territory. But will better regulation help curb addiction?
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Working Clean
Richie felt around beneath the cushion he was sitting on and pulled out a miniature Raptors basketball, then started bouncing it off the wall behind the TV
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Under the Influence
Beer is to Canada as wine is to France. How Labatt and its allies brewed up a nation of beer drinkers
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The Forgotten Empire
Can one generation restore Canadian whisky to glory?
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Domestic Terroir
Will Pinot Noir elevate Canadian wine to world-class status?
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