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CBC
6 days ago
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- CBC
Nova Scotia to survey public on expanding retail sale of alcohol
Nova Scotia has announced a month-long public survey as it considers expanding alcohol sales to various retail outlets like corner stores. Finance Minister John Lohr says examining how alcohol is sold and consumed makes sense as the province moves to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. The province will survey 1,500 Nova Scotians over the age of 19 starting this week. It will also gather feedback on the types of stores where alcohol can be sold, locations where people can drink alcohol and health considerations related to any changes. Alcohol is currently served at over 300 retail locations in the province. They include Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores, private wine and specialty stores and on-site stores at breweries, wineries and farmers markets.
Global News
6 days ago
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- Global News
Nova Scotia to survey public on expanding retail sale of alcohol
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Nova Scotia has announced a month-long public survey as it considers expanding alcohol sales to various retail outlets like corner stores. Finance Minister John Lohr says examining how alcohol is sold and consumed makes sense as the province moves to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The province will survey 1,500 Nova Scotians over the age of 19 starting this week. It will also gather feedback on the types of stores where alcohol can be sold, locations where people can drink alcohol and health considerations related to any changes. Alcohol is currently served at over 300 retail locations in the province. They include Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores, private wine and specialty stores, on site stores at breweries and wineries and farmers markets. Story continues below advertisement This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
CTV News
6 days ago
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- CTV News
Nova Scotia to survey public on places alcohol is sold, consumed
Wine bottles are seen on a shelf at a liquor store in this image from The province of Nova Scotia is looking for the public's opinion to get a better understanding of where alcohol is sold and consumed. A survey of about 1,500 residents over the age of 19 will begin this week. Input will be gathered on the following topics: types of stores where alcohol can be sold locations where adults over 19 can drink alcohol health and safety considerations for any potential changes Finance Minister John Lohr says it is a good time to do the survey as the province takes steps to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. 'This could include expanding retail options or allowing more places where people can drink alcoholic beverages. We'll be reaching out to interested groups and polling Nova Scotians to determine whether this is something they're interested in and what their concerns might be,' he said in a Thursday news release. The province says it will also seek input from more than 250 stakeholders, such as health and safety organizations, retailers, municipal governments, industry and consumer groups, and alcohol producers. The survey will be conducted until the end of June. Alcohol is currently sold at more than 300 retail locations in Nova Scotia. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Nova Scotia to survey public on expanding retail sale of alcohol
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has announced a month-long public survey as it considers expanding alcohol sales to various retail outlets like corner stores. Finance Minister John Lohr says examining how alcohol is sold and consumed makes sense as the province moves to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. The province will survey 1,500 Nova Scotians over the age of 19 starting this week. It will also gather feedback on the types of stores where alcohol can be sold, locations where people can drink alcohol and health considerations related to any changes. Alcohol is currently served at over 300 retail locations in the province. They include Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores, private wine and specialty stores, on site stores at breweries and wineries and farmers markets. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
Toronto Star
6 days ago
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- Toronto Star
Nova Scotia to survey public on expanding retail sale of alcohol
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia has announced a month-long public survey as it considers expanding alcohol sales to various retail outlets like corner stores. Finance Minister John Lohr says examining how alcohol is sold and consumed makes sense as the province moves to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. The province will survey 1,500 Nova Scotians over the age of 19 starting this week. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW It will also gather feedback on the types of stores where alcohol can be sold, locations where people can drink alcohol and health considerations related to any changes. Alcohol is currently served at over 300 retail locations in the province. They include Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores, private wine and specialty stores, on site stores at breweries and wineries and farmers markets. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025.
