News releases

A streamlined organizational structure is being implemented for the newly merged Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation.

A report prepared by consulting firm MNP will guide the merger of the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, saving an estimated $3 million annually.

Customers at all Liquor Marts and the Casinos of Winnipeg can make donations to the Canadian Red Cross typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines.

A special permit and extended operating hours will provide greater flexibility for liquor licensees and more entertainment opportunities for Manitobans during the week of the 2014 Juno Awards.

Customers across the province helped raise over $178,000 for typhoon relief.

If Canada plays in the gold medal game on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 6 a.m., approved lounge, dining room, cabaret, private club and beverage room licensees will be able to open and serve liquor beginning at 5 a.m.

Beginning next week, customers at all Liquor Marts and the Casinos of Winnipeg will be able to make donations to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC).

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries customers helped raise over $115,600 for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to support humanitarian efforts currently underway in Ukraine.

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is providing $1.35 million towards research aimed at improving early diagnosis, intervention and prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Local craft breweries can now apply to open a licensed tasting room right next to their brewery production site and the refillable Growler Bottle program will be expanded.