Canadian wine

Innovation, Philanthropy and Giving Back Earn Glenn Fawcett the Award of Distinction from Wine Growers British Columbia

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

KELOWNA, BC, July 21, 2021 /CNW/ -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.

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  • KELOWNA, BC, July 21, 2021 /CNW/ -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.
  • The Award of Distinction recognizes a winery representative for their outstanding leadership, commitment and passion for the advancement of the British Columbia wine industry.
  • Previous winners of this prestigious award include wine industry luminaries such as Howard Soon, Sandhill (Andrew Peller); Harry McWatters, Time Winery; Tony Stewart, Quails' Gate Winery.
  • Fawcett is also a sought-after industry consultant under his company Vinequest Ltd.
    "Thank you to Miles Prodan and the team at Wine Growers BC for this," remarks Fawcett.

Andrew Peller Ltd. Announces Timing of First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results & Conference Call

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Monday, July 19, 2021

GRIMSBY, Ontario, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Peller Limited (TSX: ADW.A/ ADW.B) will issue its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 on:

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  • GRIMSBY, Ontario, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Peller Limited (TSX: ADW.A/ ADW.B) will issue its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021 on:
    The afternoon of August 4, 2021
    A telephone conference call hosted by John Peller, Chief Executive Officer and Steve Attridge, Chief Financial Officer will be held:
    The telephone numbers for the conference call are:
    Please tell the operator you are calling for the Andrew Peller Limited conference call.
  • The confirmation number for the call is 80314159.
  • Andrew Peller Limited is a leading producer and marketer of quality wines in Canada.
  • With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia, the Company markets wines produced from grapes grown in Ontarios Niagara Peninsula, British Columbias Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and from vineyards around the world.

Prestigious International Wine Competitions award Ontario VQA Wineries with over 260 medals

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

So far this spring, 73 Ontario VQA wineries have been awarded over 260 medals at major international competitions, with leading wine critics from around the globe as judges.

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  • So far this spring, 73 Ontario VQA wineries have been awarded over 260 medals at major international competitions, with leading wine critics from around the globe as judges.
  • Most recently, medals have been awarded to Ontario VQA wineries by esteemed international competitions including Chardonnay Du Monde, Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine Challenge, International Wine & Spirits Competition and the TexSom International Wine Awards.
  • "Our industry is thrilled to celebrate the powerful achievement of Ontario VQA wineries at recent 2021 international competitions," said Magdalena Kaiser, Director of Public Relations for The Wine Marketing Association of Ontario.
  • Visit winecountryontario.ca for the Ontario VQA wine results for these recent prestigious international wine awards.

Arterra Wines Canada introduces the first official wine of WW Canada, On Point

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

On Point provides consumers a balanced wine offering, continuing to establish the better-for-you wine category in Canada

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  • On Point provides consumers a balanced wine offering, continuing to establish the better-for-you wine category in Canada
    TORONTO, June 22, 2021 /CNW/ -Canada's leading producer and marketer of award-winning wines, Arterra Wines Canada ,today announced the launch of On Point, the first Canadian wine created in collaboration with global weight loss and wellness brand, WW Canada.
  • Canadians now have the first ever SmartPoints-conscious wine, valued at three WW SmartPoints per serving*, versus the four-to-five SmartPoints of traditional wine.
  • Arterra Wines Canada, Inc. is the country's leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines.
  • Headquartered in Mississauga, ON, Arterra Wines Canada, Inc. operates eight wineries across the country, with over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards in Canada's wine regions.

Media Advisory/SEIU Local 2: Wine Rack Workers are Holding a Second Solidarity Rally at Kensington Market; Jessica Bell MPP will be Speaking

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Friday, June 18, 2021

TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers will be holding a second solidarity rally in front of the Wine Rack store location in Kensington Market (267 Augusta Ave.) on Saturday, June 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm.

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  • TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers will be holding a second solidarity rally in front of the Wine Rack store location in Kensington Market (267 Augusta Ave.) on Saturday, June 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm.
  • Jessica Bell MPP will be in attendance and delivering a short speech.
  • Wine Rack is owned by teachers and educators via the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.
  • SEIU Local 2 represents workers in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia.

Climate Change has caused Ontario and Alberta home insurance rates to increase by 64 per cent and 140 per cent, respectively: RATESDOTCA

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Alberta has seen the most dramatic growth, with average home insurance rates in the province rising 140 per cent since 2011 from $741 to $1,779 as of early 2021 .

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  • Alberta has seen the most dramatic growth, with average home insurance rates in the province rising 140 per cent since 2011 from $741 to $1,779 as of early 2021 .
  • In Ontario, premiums have grown by 64 per cent over the same period, from $782 in 2011 to $1,284 this year .
  • According to the Bank of Canada, inflation over the past decade has totaled less than 17 per cent.
  • Climate change is already having direct financial impact on individual Canadian homeowners, said Jameson Berkow, managing editor of RATESDOTCA.

SEIU Local 2 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Wine Rack workers to publicly call on Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to take action, announce public campaign

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

TORONTO, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack Workers will be holding a press conference at 10 am on May 28th 2021, in front of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan building at Yonge and Finch, to call on the OTPP to take action.

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  • TORONTO, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack Workers will be holding a press conference at 10 am on May 28th 2021, in front of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan building at Yonge and Finch, to call on the OTPP to take action.
  • WHERE: 5650 Yonge St., on the North-West Side of Yonge and Finch Ave W.
    The owner of the Wine Rack stores is Arterra Wines Canada, which the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan acquired in 2016.
  • Workers will discuss their concerns and announce the launch of a public campaign to engage with rank-and-file teachers and educators on the issues and the risks to their pension investment.
  • SEIU Local 2 represents workers in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia.

Union of Sweet Bordeaux Wines Announces Participation in the New Campaign "The Charming Taste of Europe" in the U.S. and Canada

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Monday, May 10, 2021

This campaign will focus on raising awareness of these high-quality products in the American and Canadian market.\nWith the slogan, "Enjoy it!

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  • This campaign will focus on raising awareness of these high-quality products in the American and Canadian market.\nWith the slogan, "Enjoy it!
  • "It will showcase the heritage, gastronomy, and know-how of Europe through three countries: Italy, Greece and France.
  • From juicy kiwis, to cherries and sparkling Abruzzo wines, the campaign will make its symbols shine in the hearts of American and Canadian consumers.
  • Pages dedicated to "The Charming Taste of Europe" can be found on all main social networks, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube .

A year+ into COVID-19, Canadian CEOs far more confident about the domestic economy

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

76 per cent of Canadian CEOs will use virtual platforms for customer engagement and queries, such as chat bots, social media, telephone or website (58 per cent globally).

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  • 76 per cent of Canadian CEOs will use virtual platforms for customer engagement and queries, such as chat bots, social media, telephone or website (58 per cent globally).
  • KPMG International surveyed 500 CEOs of the most-influential companies in 11 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S.
  • The vast majority (78 per cent) are publicly traded companies, primarily from the following industries: banking, consumer and retail, manufacturing, insurance, technology and telecommunications.
  • Fourteen, or 67 per cent, of the 21 CEOs surveyed in Canada helm companies with annual revenues of over US$10 billion.

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Announces New CFO

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Ryan Conte to Join Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits as Chief Financial Officer

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  • Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2021) - Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. (TSXV: DWS) ("Diamond Estates" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Conte as Chief Financial Officer for Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Inc. effective March 8, 2021 and subject to the TSX-V exchange approval.
  • Ryan joins Diamond from Megalomaniac Wineries a privately held winery located in the Niagara Peninsula where most recently he was the CEO.
  • "We are pleased to have a leader with Ryan's financial and operational acumen join our team," stated Murray Souter, President & CEO of Diamond Estates.
  • About Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Inc.
    Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Inc. is a producer of high-quality wines and a sales agent for over 120 beverage alcohol brands across Canada.