The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is raising a glass to the resumption of direct consumer wine sales between B.C. to Alberta.

Sales resumed six months after a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the two provinces. It makes it easier for Albertans to buy B.C. wine, and ensures B.C. wineries pay their fair share of liquor sales tax in Alberta.

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As of June 2024, there were 327 licensed grape wineries in B.C. And, B.C. residents can directly order from Alberta香蕉视频直播檚 16 wineries, which make 26 products, according to the Chamber release.

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