Canada: Toronto’s top doctor sounds alarm on Ontario’s loosened alcohol regulations
Canada: Toronto’s top doctor sounds alarm on Ontario’s loosened alcohol regulations Global News By Staff The Canadian Press July 8, 2019 Toronto‘s top doctor is sounding the alarm about the provincial government’s loosened rules around alcohol sales and consumption. In a report to the city’s board of health Monday, Dr. Eileen de Villa says the […]
Finland to raise €75m by increasing alcohol and soft drink taxes in 2020
Finland to raise €75m by increasing alcohol and soft drink taxes in 2020 Helsinki Times July 9, 2019 THE FINNISH GOVERNMENT will introduce the increases in alcohol and soft drink taxes laid out in the government programme in full as early as next year. Minister of Finance Mika Lintilä (Centre) announced last month the increases, which […]
Latvia proposes ban on alcohol advertising
Latvia proposes ban on alcohol advertising Source: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ by Melita Kiely 9th July, 2019 The Latvian Health Ministry has proposed a ban on all alcohol advertising, including television, radio and online – a move the Consumer Choice Center has criticised. The plans were included in the Latvian Health Ministry’s draft of its national health strategy, […]
Counterfeit alcohol, sometimes containing jet fuel or embalming fluid, is a growing concern for tourists abroad
Counterfeit alcohol, sometimes containing jet fuel or embalming fluid, is a growing concern for tourists abroad Source: https://theconversation.com/ Monica H. Swahn July 8, 2019 The news about the tragic deaths of several American tourists in the Dominican Republic in May 2019 has created an outcry and a media frenzy. As of June 30, there were at […]
What is methanol poisoning?
What is methanol poisoning? Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/ Kristine Sabillo Jul 08 2019 During the last week of June, there was a buzz online among Filipinos about a so-called “craft” alcoholic beverage that supposedly resulted in the poisoning of two people. One viral post alleged that one of the victims slipped into a coma then died. A couple […]
Mothers are drinking more than ever. But the sober-curious movement challenges ‘wine-mom’ culture
Mothers are drinking more than ever. But the sober-curious movement challenges ‘wine-mom’ culture Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/ By Caitlin Gibson July 7 The turning point came at an evening soiree in the middle of December, when Mai Trinh spotted a friend’s luminous face amid a crowd of cocktail-quaffing partygoers. “She stood out – she looked absolutely radiant,” recalls […]
Does drinking alcohol in older age prolong life?
Does drinking alcohol in older age prolong life? Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ By Ana Sandoiu July 7, 2019 Large-scale research suggests that drinking alcohol in older age may lower mortality risk. However, the scientists are cautious about potential biases in their own research and say that more research is necessary. Does moderate drinking in older age have any […]
WA: Tribes open comment period on amendment related to sale of liquor
WA: Tribes open comment period on amendment related to sale of liquor Tribal Tribune July 1, 2019 NESPELEM – The Colville Confederated Tribes have opened for public comment a proposed amendment to the Colville Tribal Code that would “provide for the introduction, sale, distribution and possession of packaged spirits” on properties owned by the Colville […]
MN: Mixed Reviews After Two Years of Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota
MN: Mixed Reviews After Two Years of Sunday Liquor Sales in Minnesota It’s been two years since Minnesota law made Sunday alcohol sales legal for the first time since Prohibition. KIMT 3 July 1, 2019 KIMT NEWS 3 – Monday marked two years since a law went into effect in Minnesota, allowing Sunday liquor sales […]
Ireland: Government plans to crack down on cheap alcohol by end of 2019
Ireland: Government plans to crack down on cheap alcohol by end of 2019 Buzz By Áine Conaty July 1, 2019 Wine and Vodka prices are set to get a rise as the government plans to crack down on cheap booze around the country by the end of 2019. This new measure is to target off-brand alcohols […]