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Founder says inspiration for group was the 'dangerous' proposed guidelines that could reduce public faith in government advice.

Founder says inspiration for group was the 'dangerous' proposed guidelines that could reduce public faith in government advice.

CHONGQING, China, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The tradition of steeping green plums in alcohol can be traced back to ancient China, becoming pop...

Lots of people in Canada enjoy a glass of wine, or two, or three with dinner, or a few beers at a hockey game.

Advising that “no amount of alcohol is safe to consume” is so extreme that it risks undermining public trust and confidence in health policy.

Last week's closure of all highways connecting the Lower Mainland to the rest of B.C. highlighted the fragility of the province's supply chains.

The B.C. government says restaurants can immediately start selling single servings of beer or wine to customers who buy meals for takeout or delivery.

Restrictions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic rendered it impossible to forge ahead with the event, originally slated to open Saturday.

Article content Saturday, Feb 20, would have marked the first day of the 2021 festival. But the ongoing restrictions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic have rendered it impossible for organizers to forge ahead with the celebrated event. The cancellation marks the first time in the festival’s 42-year history that it won’t be taking place. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Vancouver International Wine Festival organizers hope for a fully poured ev...

Restrictions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic rendered it impossible to forge ahead with the event, originally slated to open Saturday.