ALBERTA WINE TAX DRIVES UP PRICES

ALBERTA WINE TAX DRIVES UP PRICES FOR CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES, UNDERMINES INTERPROVINCIAL TRADE A coalition of industry associations representing Canadian wineries, restaurants, import agents, and Alberta retail and hospitality businesses are calling on the Government of Alberta to repeal its unfair and damaging ad valorem tax on wine. Implemented in 2025 without industry consultation, Alberta’s … Read more

WINE GROWERS BC ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Wine Growers British Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guignard as the organization’s next CEO, effective April 28, 2025. Guignard brings over a decade of leadership experience from his 11-year tenure as Executive Director of BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), where he successfully championed the interests … Read more

Glenn Fawcett Earns WGBC Award of Distinction

Philanthropist, innovator, community leader, and wine ambassador Glenn Fawcett is recognized for his considerable contributions to the wine industry by the Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) with its highest honour – the WGBC Award of Distinction.