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Alberta distillery takes home best new spirit prize at World Whiskies Awards

Alberta distillery takes home best new spirit prize at World Whiskies Awards

A young Alberta distillery just took home a huge title at the World Whiskies Awards in London, England, beating out submissions from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S. Anohka Distillery won “World’s Best New Make & Young Spirit” for its “This is Not Whisky” heavily peated single malt spirit.“The competition this year was really interesting

Alberta adds new EV tax, increases land titles levy in 2024 budget

Alberta adds new EV tax, increases land titles levy in 2024 budget

Albertans will have to save up a bit more to buy a new home or own an electric vehicle (EV) after Finance Minister Nate Horner released the “beer budget with an eye to the future” on Thursday. Existing or would-be EV owners will have a new tax to pay when they register their vehicle.As soon

Dollarama class-action proposed settlement: How you can claim compensation

Dollarama class-action proposed settlement: How you can claim compensation

Dollarama has reached a proposed national $2.5 million settlement in Quebec Superior Court in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company advertised incorrect prices for certain products. The plaintiff in the suit — Montreal firm LPC Avocats — claimed the company displayed incorrect prices for products that were subject to an “Environmental Handling Fee (EHF),”

An Ontario gas station sold diluted fuel. What that means for drivers

An Ontario gas station sold diluted fuel. What that means for drivers

Water is good for lawns, staying hydrated and gold fish, but it will cause damage when put into gas tanks. Local media reported that several drivers experienced stalling on Jan. 26, after filling up with gas at the Mobil station on Woolwich Street in Guelph, Ont.One owner took her SUV to a mechanic after she