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STRONGER TOGETHER: BC WINERIES AND BC GRAPE GROWERS REBUILD FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE

KELOWNA, BC (Nov. 13, 2025) – Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) and the BC Grape Growers Association (BCGGA) are reaffirming the strength and resilience of BC’s wine community as the...

BC Hospitality, Liquor & Cannabis Industry Calls for Emergency Measures as BCGEU Strike Threatens Small Businesses and Jobs

                British Columbia: Six major industry associations demand immediate action to prevent economic disaster.  A coalition of British Columbia’s largest hospitality, wine, beer, import agent,...

PROVINCE EXTENDS VINTAGE REPLACEMENT SUPPORT TO HELP BC WINE INDUSTRY RECOVER FROM 2024 FREEZE

KELOWNA, BC (Sept. 22, 2025) – Wine Growers BC (WGBC) is pleased to announce that the Government of British Columbia is extending support for local wineries still recovering from the...

WINE GROWERS BRITISH COLUMBIA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

British Columbia: Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) hosted its Annual General Meeting virtually on September 9, 2025. The meeting opened with a special address from the Honourable Lana Popham, Minister...

WINEBC.COM IS THE ULTIMATE TRIP PLANNING HUB FOR WINE LOVERS

British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) is thrilled to announce the official relaunch of WineBC.com, an enhanced and thoughtfully redesigned digital platform that makes it easier than ever...

WINE GROWERS BC ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

British Columbia – 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...

BC GOVERNMENT PROCLAIMS APRIL AS BC WINE MONTH – TIME TO SIP, SAVOUR & CELEBRATE LOCAL

British Columbia – April is BC Wine Month, a time to explore, sip, and savour exceptional British Columbia wine. Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) invites you to embrace the season...

BC WINE INDUSTRY LEADERS HONOURED AT THE ANNUAL BC WINE INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY

For immediate release 03/13/2025 Penticton, British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) proudly honours outstanding individuals and organizations at the annual BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards presented at the...

BC WINERIES PREPARE FOR EXCITING 2024 VINTAGE RELEASE AND THE LAUNCH OF “CRAFTED IN BC” WINES

For immediate release 03/11/2025 Vancouver, BC — As BC wineries prepare to bottle their 2024 vintage, producers are eagerly anticipating the spring debut of a new wine category, “Crafted in...

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,...

EXPERIENCE NEW DIVERSE OFFERINGS FROM BC’S WINE REGIONS THIS SEASON

BC wineries open and ready to welcome guests May 14, 2024 British Columbia – Across BC’s nine wine regions, wineries are not only open and have an abundance of wine...

Wine Growers British Columbia Celebrates Seventh Annual BC Wine Month

Kelowna, British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia is delighted to announce that the provincial government has proclaimed April 2024 as BC Wine Month. The seventh annual April is BC Wine...

Canadian Wine Industry Leaders Honoured at the 2024 Wine Industry Awards

Wine Growers Canada (WGC) and Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Wine Industry Awards and the 2024 Wine Growers British Columbia...

BC Wine Industry Seeking Resolution in Alberta Trade Conflict

British Columbia – Following on the heels of a similar trade issue in 2018, Wine Growers BC (WGBC) is disappointed to see that the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC)...

STUDY SHOWS BC WINE INDUSTRY NEEDS UP TO $317 MILLION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CROP REPLANT PROGRAM

British Columbia: In response to the compounding climate-change related crises being faced by grapegrowers and winemakers in British Columbia, the BC Wine Grape Council (BCWGC) recently commissioned ‘An Opportunities Assessment...