Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick bars may apply for later last call (1 comments) - Wednesday, 14 October 2009
While provincial regulations state that licensed establishments in New Brunswick can serve alcohol until 2 a.m., legislation is in force to offer protocol for extending liquor serving hours during special events of provincial, national or international stature.
Liquor sales up in Nova Scotia - Friday, 21 August 2009
Although growth in liquor sales slowed in the last quarter of 2008-09, the Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. still reported a record profit of $212.6 million for the year ending March 2009.
New figures suggest beer is the choice drink for consumers in New Brunswick. More than 51 million litres of the beverage were sold last year.
The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia is calling for fairness when it comes to punishments for serving alcohol to minors.
The provincial government has hit licensed restaurants and bars with $1.2 million in new fees.
Ownership structure questioned - Monday, 10 November 2008
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation is awaiting further information regarding the Alberta Liquor Stores Income Fund's recent minority (49 per cent) investment in Halifax's Vin Art Wines.