Media Releases

WINE GROWERS BC PRAISES BC GOVERNMENT’S DECISION TO REMOVE U.S. WINE FROM LIQUOR STORE SHELVES IN RESPONSE TO TARIFFS

For immediate release: 03/10/2025 Vancouver, British Columbia – Wine Growers BC fully supports the British Columbia government’s decision to remove all U.S. wine from BC Liquor Store shelves in response...

BC WINE INDUSTRY CELEBRATES ALBERTA-BC DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER WINE PROGRAM

Kelowna, BC: This week the BC wine industry welcomes the official launch of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) program, an inter-provincial agreement between Alberta and BC...

WINE GROWERS BRITISH COLUMBIA WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

British Columbia: Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) hosted its Annual General Meeting in person at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on September 27, 2024, welcoming new members to the...

FALL FOR BC WINE: EXPERIENCE ALL THAT BC WINE COUNTRY HAS TO OFFER THIS SEASON

Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) and Destination BC are uniting their voices to invite you to “Fall for BC Wine” this autumn. The second-annual...

BC WINE INDUSTRY WELCOMES TEMPORARY SUPPORT FOR VINTAGE 2024

Following significant freeze events and subsequent loss of grapes, vintners across British Columbia are welcoming the news of temporary government support to allow wines to be made with grapes and...

BC WINE INDUSTRY CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SHIPPING TO ALBERTA

British Columbia: The BC wine industry welcomes the news that, following a new agreement between both provinces today, BC wineries can once again ship their products directly to Alberta consumers,...