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🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉We’re sending one lucky winner (and a friend!) to Ontario’s craft gin festival! 🍸Win 2 tickets to an ...
05/30/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉

We’re sending one lucky winner (and a friend!) to Ontario’s craft gin festival! 🍸

Win 2 tickets to an afternoon of gin tasting, cocktails, music, guest speakers, and more at the beautiful Elora Centre for the Arts on Saturday, June 6 from 12PM–6PM.

To enter:
✨ Follow .ca
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✨ Tag the friend you'd bring in the comments
✨ Bonus entry: Share this post to your Story and tag .ca

Must be 19+ to enter and attend. Winner will be contacted via DM. Good luck and cheers! 🥂
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Canadians really said “maybe water isn’t so bad after all” 🍻📉Alcohol sales across Canada dropped 3% between March 2024 a...
05/26/2026

Canadians really said “maybe water isn’t so bad after all” 🍻📉

Alcohol sales across Canada dropped 3% between March 2024 and March 2025, according to Statistics Canada, marking the FOURTH straight year of declining sales volume.

Are people drinking less… or just being pickier about what’s worth the hangover? 👀
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05/13/2026

Who knew that getting sick could have some alcoholic benefits😷🥃

Fun fact: Some people swear a shot of whiskey helps soothe a sore throat because the alcohol creates a warming sensation and can temporarily numb irritation… not exactly doctor-approved, but my medicine cabinet might disagree🤧

Hopefully this weather turns warmer soon before my bottles go empty🤣 What old-fashioned tricks do you do to mend your sicknesses? Let us know in the comments!
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Met Gala looks 🤝 alcoholic beverages 🍸✨Some of the night’s most talked about looks had us immediately thinking of specif...
05/07/2026

Met Gala looks 🤝 alcoholic beverages 🍸✨

Some of the night’s most talked about looks had us immediately thinking of specific drinks… and honestly, the comparisons make a little too much sense 👀🥂

Swipe to see our beverage matches for the biggest fashion moments of the night 🍾💀
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t budging—U.S. alcohol won’t be returning to shelves anytime soon unless the White House b...
04/27/2026

Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t budging—U.S. alcohol won’t be returning to shelves anytime soon unless the White House backs down in the ongoing trade dispute.

For now, it’s all about drinking local 🍁🍻

But we want to know… are you supporting the move or missing your go-to U.S. picks? 👀👇
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04/21/2026

🍻🌲 Big news for summer park hangs…

Visitors to Ontario provincial parks will be able to drink alcohol in more areas starting this summer.

That means your perfectly chilled local beer might finally be allowed somewhere other than directly beside your tent. Revolutionary. 🏕️😂

According to Todd McCarthy, the updated rules are meant to “improve the overall park experience and support local tourism.” And honestly… nothing says “enhanced park experience” quite like responsibly sipping a local craft beer while staring at a lake and pretending you know how to start a campfire. 🔥🍺

Just remember: respect the park, pack out what you pack in, and maybe share that cooler with your friends.
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🍷🧠 Ever noticed how different drinks come with different vibes? A study by Datac found that just thinking about certain ...
04/14/2026

🍷🧠 Ever noticed how different drinks come with different vibes?

A study by Datac found that just thinking about certain types of alcohol can influence how people feel about them.

Tequila, whiskey, wine… each one carries its own cultural association that can shape mood and perception. 👀

Swipe to see what mindset each drink was linked to ➡️ 🍹✨
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04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Drinking Local! 🐰🥂🌸

Whether you’re hunting for chocolate eggs, hosting brunch, or just enjoying a long weekend with friends and family, there’s always room for one more cheers at the table. 🍹🐣

Are you sipping on a spring sangria, cracking open a local cider, or mixing up a fresh mimosa today? Let us know what’s in your glass this Easter weekend! 🥂🌷
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🍻 Heads up, Canada.Starting Wednesday, April 1, alcohol in Canada is getting a little more expensive. A new 2% alcohol t...
03/29/2026

🍻 Heads up, Canada.

Starting Wednesday, April 1, alcohol in Canada is getting a little more expensive.

A new 2% alcohol tax hike is coming into effect, and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates it will bring in about $41 million in additional tax revenue for Ottawa.

So whether it’s beer, wine, or spirits… that next round might cost just a little more.

Do you think this tax hike actually changes how much people drink, or is everyone still ordering another round anyway? 👀
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Spring is officially in the air 🌸🍹 which means it’s time to retire the heavy winter drinks and bring out the fresh, frui...
03/23/2026

Spring is officially in the air 🌸🍹 which means it’s time to retire the heavy winter drinks and bring out the fresh, fruity, patio-ready sips.

If you had to pick your ultimate spring drink, what are you ordering first? 👀

🍓 Spring Sangria
🌿 Garden Gin Fizz
🍊 Aperol Spritz

Are you going for something bubbly, something botanical, or something fruity?

Let us know your pick in the comments ⬇️ and tell us if we missed your go-to spring drink.
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