The recent BC Budget projects a deficit of $13.3 billion for the coming year. As part of the Budget process, most branches of government, including the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB), provide updated fiscal plans for the coming years. The LDB has posted its

Last week, the US federal government updated its dietary guidelines for Americans including its recommendations on alcohol consumption. The update suggested that consuming less alcohol is better for “overall health” than drinking more but also removed specific numerical drink limits implying that moderation should be an individual assessment. At the same time, the US Congress...