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CBC
03-08-2025
- CBC
Downtown Halifax nightclub appeals proposed suspension of liquor licence
A downtown Halifax bar allegedly served alcohol to a minor and allowed employees to drink while they were working, according to the Nova Scotia's Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division. The division has accused staff at the Dome Nightclub of violating several sections of the Liquor Control Act on June 6, 2024. The accusations follow an investigation. The nightclub was issued a notice of proposed disciplinary action last month that included a seven-day suspension of its liquor licence to take place during the last weekend of July and part of the Natal Day weekend. However, the bar's owner appealed, which has allowed the bar to remain open until the matter goes before the Nova Scotia Energy Board, which is the provincial regulator for liquor licensees. In the appeal, a lawyer for the bar's owner denies the allegations and said the staff "exercised due diligence in relation to permitting entry or serving alcohol" to customers. A spokesperson for the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division and the owner of the bar declined requests for comment. Other alleged violations, licence suspensions The province also alleges staff violated provincial regulations on June 6, 2024 by improperly dispensing liquor, selling liquor not in a glass, and allowing activity that is "detrimental to the orderly control and operation" of the bar. The proposed discipline also included new conditions for the bar such as only allowing liquor to be sold by the glass and prohibiting liquor bottles at a customer's table, even as part of VIP service. Staff would also have to attend an instructional session organized by the Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel and Tobacco Division. The matter is scheduled to go in front of the Nova Scotia Energy Board for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 26. The Dome had its liquor licence suspended for four days earlier this year in relation to a separate matter in 2023. The bar was disciplined after staff allowed several customers back into the bar after they were kicked out for intoxication.
CTV News
24-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Interprovincial booze barrier to come down in New Brunswick
Residents in New Brunswick won't have to worry if they have to much booze on them when coming into province before long. Sweeping regulatory changes to the province's Liquor Control Act will mean personal exemptions on liquor limits will be no more. Barriers will also be dropped to allow a freer flow of alcoholic beverages between most provinces. 'We have made it clear that we will do whatever we can to support internal trade across the country, and this is an important step,' said Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Jean-Claude D'Amours in a July 7 press release. 'Direct-to-consumer sales of alcoholic beverages will give New Brunswick producers new business opportunities and a chance to access customers they could not reach previously.' The decision is part of a broader effort to drop red tape around interprovincial trade in the wake of an on-going trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump. New Brunswick has had its interprovincial liquor laws examined before. In 2012 resident Gerard Comeau was fined nearly $300 and had upwards of 14 cases of beer confiscated by officials. 'Can you believe that? Someone being charged and going to court because they buy a case of booze in Quebec and bring it to New Brunswick,' said Ontario Premier Doug Ford during the closing press conference of the First Ministers meeting in Ontario's cottage country Wednesday. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt was quick to jump in and mention how her province has eliminated the personal exemption and is working, like other provinces, to reduce the constraints around interprovincial trade. This includes the introduction of direct-to-consumer sales. 'I think we have made more progress than has been made in the long time on internal trade and removing exemptions, thankfully, with a partner in the federal government who's also being aggressive on that,' Holt told reporters Wednesday in Huntsville, Ont. 'I appreciate the desire to see the details and see the when. I think you'll find friends who are similarly impatient at this table of wanting to get to that simple clean document that all Canadians and entrepreneurs can understand.' Joe Mackay is a co-owner of Yip Cider, a popular cidery in Long Reach, N.B. He said the new regulations won't change a lot for operations in the immediate future. Most of the product brewed onsite is sold in the province, with some kegs shipping to Nova Scotia. He said the big difference will be for consumers. 'The change will just allow consumers to be able to buy the products from other provinces online,' Mackay said. 'This kind of aligns with how consumers like to buy things these days. If they want something, they want to be able to go online and order.' The removal of much of the red tape will make things easier to expand to other markets if and when Yip decides to do so. Then comes the challenge of finding space on shelves in other provincial liquor stores. With many provinces opening their borders for a freer flow of goods, the competition will ramp up. 'At the end of the day, it's basically just competing with the other ciders that are out there and convincing the people that are making the decision on what goes on the shelf that your cider is a good fit and it's something that consumers want,' Mackay said. He adds he would like to see the province continue to support New Brunswick brewers with more options for consumers to pick from at the store.
Global News
07-07-2025
- Business
- Global News
New Brunswick to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with some other provinces
New Brunswick will soon allow consumers to buy alcohol directly from some other provinces and territories. The province says the changes to the Liquor Control Act will take effect as soon as the government develops regulations that identify participating Canadian jurisdictions. A news release today from the government says the new rules also remove limits on how much liquor people can bring into the province for personal consumption. The changes are a significant departure from New Brunswick's previous regulations around alcohol. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In April 2018, the province won a case at Canada's Supreme Court against a man fined $300 for buying beer in Quebec and bringing it home to New Brunswick. 2:11 MOUs signed to eliminate Canada's interprovincial trade barriers But the trade war with the United States has spurred New Brunswick and other parts of Canada to reduce interprovincial trade barriers to help blunt the impact of tariffs. Story continues below advertisement This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
07-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
New Brunswick to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with some other provinces
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick will soon allow consumers to buy alcohol directly from some other provinces and territories. The province says the changes to the Liquor Control Act will take effect as soon as the government develops regulations that identify participating Canadian jurisdictions. A news release today from the government says the new rules also remove limits on how much liquor people can bring into the province for personal consumption. The changes are a significant departure from New Brunswick's previous regulations around alcohol. In April 2018, the province won a case at Canada's Supreme Court against a man fined $300 for buying beer in Quebec and bringing it home to New Brunswick. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. But the trade war with the United States has spurred New Brunswick and other parts of Canada to reduce interprovincial trade barriers to help blunt the impact of tariffs. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2025.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Brunswick to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with some other provinces
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick will soon allow consumers to buy alcohol directly from some other provinces and territories. The province says the changes to the Liquor Control Act will take effect as soon as the government develops regulations that identify participating Canadian jurisdictions. A news release today from the government says the new rules also remove limits on how much liquor people can bring into the province for personal consumption. The changes are a significant departure from New Brunswick's previous regulations around alcohol. In April 2018, the province won a case at Canada's Supreme Court against a man fined $300 for buying beer in Quebec and bringing it home to New Brunswick. But the trade war with the United States has spurred New Brunswick and other parts of Canada to reduce interprovincial trade barriers to help blunt the impact of tariffs. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2025. The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
