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Should supermarket chains be allowed to sell their own private-label booze?
Ontario alcohol producers are urging Ford to say no to so-called private-label booze products, such as Costco branded wine and spirits. CBC's Lorenda Reddekopp explains why.
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Who’s heavy drinking is shifting and liver disease is up, research finds
A study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology shows that rates of serious liver scarring more than doubled over the last 20 years among heavy drinkers as the demographics of drinkers shift to include older adults and women.
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Snuneymuxw Days festival celebrating Indigenous youth kicks off
Just outside Nanaimo, the Snuneymuxw First Nation is hosting their third annual Snuneymuxw Days, a three-day festival of sports that celebrates Indigenous youth. As Claire Palmer reports, members of nations from across B.C. and even...
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B.C.’s public health officer answers coronavirus questions
From the best precautions for children and travellers to concerns about misinformation, three Canadians asked B.C.’s public health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry their questions about coronavirus.
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Edmonton liquor store plans ID scans to curb thefts
With liquor store thefts on the rise, an Edmonton-based liquor retailer will test a new security program in which customers must scan their ID before they can enter the premises.
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How Chicken Bones went from candy to sold-out liqueur
The company that makes Chicken Bones, a popular Christmas candy in the Maritimes, teamed up with a New Brunswick distillery to make Chicken Bones Liqueur. The drink has become one of the most sought after gifts this holiday season.
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Linda O'Leary had alcohol on breath following fatal boat crash, documents say
Search warrant documents obtained by CBC News show that Linda O'Leary, wife of entrepreneur and media personality Kevin O'Leary, had alcohol on her breath the night of a fatal accident involving the boat she was driving.
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Kombucha could contain more alcohol than advertised
Kombucha, a popular fermented tea, could contain more alcohol than indicated because fermentation can continue after the drink is bottled, new research shows.
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Tennessee's Historic Nelson’s Green Brier Whiskey Acquired by Constellation
Nelson’s Green Brier, a 159-year-old, Tennessee-based whiskey producer, was acquired by Constellation Brands on Thursday. Founded in 1860 by Charles Nelson, it joins a portfolio of brands that includes Corona beer, Robert Mondavi wine,...
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Proposed Regulations On Edibles Give Canada's Black Market More Opportunity
As Canada's self-imposed October deadline to regulate cannabis edibles draws nearer, there is one question on everyone's minds: how much regulation is too much? "If the government is overbearing in their restrictions and you want edibles...
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NARCAN Developer Targets Synthetic Cannabis ODs, Alcohol Addiction, Bulimia
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, the developer of opioid antidote NARCAN, is in the process of developing a version of its lifesaving drug for cannabanoid overdoses, the company's CEO told Cheddar in an interview on Wednesday.
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Rep. Blumenauer Is on a Mission to Make Marijuana Law 'More Realistic'
Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon is pushing forward for marijuana reform, introducing the aptly named House Resolution 420 to regulate marijuana much like alcohol was regulated post-Prohibition. "Ultimately we're going to be...
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Heineken Says It Created Non-Alcoholic Beer That Actually Tastes Like Beer
Jonnie Cahill, Heineken's chief marketing officer, told Cheddar that Heineken 0.0 is the first non-alcoholic beer that delivers the same taste and smell of a pint, just without the buzz.
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Former Blue Moon Brewmaster Rolls Out New Cannabis Beer
What this drink lacks in booze, it makes up in bud. Former Blue Moon brewmaster Keith Villa has entered the marijuana industry by creating a cannabis-crafted beer. "An opportunity like this only comes around once in a blue moon," Villa...
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Ride-along: How police check for impairment
A new law has made it easier for police to test drivers for alcohol and drugs. CBC's Kayla Hounsell got a first-hand look at how police check for impairment.
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Tougher impaired driving laws raise concerns about targeting
Police officers in Canada who lawfully pull over a driver no longer need reasonable grounds to demand a sample of their breath. The new rules, however, are raising concerns about possible police targeting and there's a growing...
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New impaired driving laws coming as Ottawa warns of a crackdown
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair are reminding Canadians that in two weeks, they will be subject to mandatory alcohol screening if they're stopped by police.
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Serious Damage Can Be Done Without Sophisticated Tech, Says Former Counter-Security Official
An apparent attempted mail bombing of several prominent Democrats and members of the news media used techniques that have grown more common among terrorists in recent years, said Jarrod Bernstein, a former counter-terrorism official in...
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Serious Damage Can Be Done Without Sophisticated Tech, Says Former Counter-Terrorism Official
An apparent attempted mail bombing of several prominent Democrats and members of the news media used techniques that have grown more common among terrorists in recent years, said Jarrod Bernstein, a former counter-terrorism official in...
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Pipe Bomb Maker Used Crude Tools of Terror, Says Former Counter-Terrorism Official
An apparent attempted mail bombing of several prominent Democrats and members of the news media used techniques that have grown more common among terrorists in recent years, said Jarrod Bernstein, a former counter-terrorism official in...
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Anheuser-Busch Heir Wants to Sell You Bud
Adolphus Busch V is coming off the launch of ABV Cannabis, a marijuana start-up that is operating in Colorado and sells disposable vape pens filled with cannabis oil. Next, Busch says he is looking to bring pre-rolled joins to market and...
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Anheuser-Busch Heir Wants to Sell You a Different Kind of Bud
Adolphus Busch V is coming off the launch of ABV Cannabis, a marijuana start-up that operates in Colorado and sells disposable vape pens filled with cannabis oil. Next, Busch says he is looking to bring pre-rolled joints to market. He...
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Musk Smokes Pot, Waxes Poetic as Chief Accountant Resigns
Tesla's chief accounting officer resigned just a month after starting, citing the pace of work and level of public scrutiny. That news Friday morning came hours after Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a wide-ranging, nearly three-hour interview...
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Musk Smokes Pot, Waxes Poetic as More Execs Leave
Tesla's chief accounting officer resigned just a month after starting, citing the pace of work and level of public scrutiny. That news Friday morning came hours after Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a wide-ranging, nearly three-hour interview...