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.

A Kelowna Chamber media release states that its 91裸聊视频淕rapes of Wrath91裸聊视频� initiative, calling for open sales across provincial borders, was overwhelmingly adopted at the June 2024 BC Chamber Policy Conference.

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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 Alberta91裸聊视频檚 16 wineries, which make 26 products, according to the Chamber release.

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