Wine finally comes to Vancouver grocery shelves — our first impressions
After years of debate, policy hurdles, and more than a few false starts, wine has finally arrived on grocery store shelves in the City of Vancouver. On a recent weekend afternoon, Stacey and I made our first visit to the new wine department at the Save-On-Foods at Cambie and West 7th Avenue to see what […]
Celebrating BC Wine with John Schreiner in his new biography “Goodgrog”
For anyone passionate about British Columbia wines, John Schreiner is a name that resonates deeply. A true icon of our local industry, John’s dedication to chronicling the evolving landscape of BC wine is unparalleled. His regular dispatches offer invaluable insights, and today, we’re taking a moment to highlight some of his recent reports that showcase […]
In Defense of Common Sense: Reframing the Alcohol Conversation
The increasingly absolutist tone in anti-alcohol messaging from public health institutions in both Canada and the U.S. is a turnoff and just misleading Public health guidance should help people make informed decisions — not guilt them into fear. But lately, that balance feels off. In recent years, we’ve seen an intensifying campaign against alcohol use […]