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Bacardi Rum Returns to LCBO Shelves Following Lift of Ontario Ban on U.S. Products

Noah Perreault
12 May 2025
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Bacardi Rum Returns to LCBO Shelves Following U.S. Product Ban Controversy Bacardi rum, labeled as bottled in Jacksonville, Florida, is once again available at the […]

U.S.-Made Alcohol to Stay on LCBO Shelves as Tariff Implementation Delayed

Noah Perreault
4 February 2025
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U.S. Alcohol Products to Stay on LCBO Shelves as Tariff Delay Pauses Ontario Boycott Jack Daniel’s whisky, Bacardi rum, and California wines will remain available […]

Why Premixed Cocktails Are Stirring Up Controversy Amid LCBO Strike

Noah Perreault
15 July 2024
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Ready-to-drink beverages generated over $600 million in LCBO revenues in 2023, highlighting the concerns of front-line employees who fear that publicly owned retail locations could […]

Potential LCBO Strike Marks First in Ontario Liquor Store’s History

Noah Perreault
20 June 2024
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If past patterns hold true, unionized LCBO workers are unlikely to strike on July 5, despite reaching a legal strike position. Ontario residents are familiar […]

Ontario Cancels ID Scanning Pilot at Northern LCBO Stores, Surprising Executives, Emails Reveal

Noah Perreault
17 June 2024
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LCBO executives expressed surprise at the Ontario Ministry of Finance’s abrupt decision to cancel an anti-theft pilot program shortly after its announcement, documents obtained by […]

Ontario’s Plan to Sell Beer in Corner Stores Sparks Cost Debate

Noah Perreault
16 June 2024
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As politicians and newly appointed cabinet ministers leave Queen’s Park for a long summer break, debates continue over the cost of fast-tracking a key policy […]

LCBO Workers Overwhelmingly Approve Strike with 97% Vote

Noah Perreault
16 June 2024
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LCBO workers have voted 97 percent in favor of going on strike. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), which represents the workers, reported that […]