News releases from Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (Page 8)

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation has been awarded a North American Occupational Safety and Health Outstanding Achievement Award.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation is expanding the number of agency stores by 15 to improve service to smaller communities throughout the province. This will bring the number of small businesses in small communities acting as our agents to 51.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation today, March 16, reported an income from operations of $155.3 million on net sales of $404.1 million for the third quarter of 2006 (Oct. 2 to Dec. 31). That marked an increase of 2.4 per cent compared to the same quarter of 2005.

Like most other major retailers in the province, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation stores will not open on Boxing Day.

Beer trade between Quebec and Nova Scotia just got easier.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) today, Dec. 21, released its second quarter results (July 1, to Sept. 30) for 2006. The NSLC recorded net income of $56 million on net sales of $144 million, an increase of 1.91 per cent compared to net income in the same period in 2005.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) launched a new holiday social responsibility campaign today, Dec. 7. The focus of the multi-level campaign is to ensure that those who are enjoying a social occasion realize there are many of ways to get home safely.

For the first time, the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation is offering gift cards for the holiday season.

It's that special time of year for wine lovers worldwide. The third Thursday of November, specifically Nov. 16, this year, is when wine enthusiasts can purchase Beaujolais Nouveau wines from France at larger Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) outlets throughout the province.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) today, Oct. 31, released its first quarter results (April 1, to July 1) for 2006. The NSLC recorded net income of $47.1 million on net sales of $123.4 million, an increase of 4.4 per cent compared to net income in the same period in 2005.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) today, July 19, reported income from operations of $181.2 million on net sales of $486.1 million for the 2005-06 year (April 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006). That marks a 6.6 per cent increase compared to last year.

To increase awareness, discourage underage drinking and remind teens to celebrate responsibly, the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is airing the winning submission of the 3rd Annual Safe Graduation Radio Ad Contest.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) is expanding the number of its agency stores to improve service to smaller communities throughout the province. A request for proposal is being issued on Monday, May 8, for an additional 31 potential communities.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) today, April 3, adjusted prices on 1,590 of its 2,162 general list products.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation today, March 16, reported an income from operations of $51.8 million on net sales of $132.4 million for the third quarter of 2005 (Oct. 2 to Dec. 31). That marked an increase of 5.2 per cent compared to the same quarter of 2004.

A retailer with ties to the Nova Scotia food industry will return from Alberta to take the helm of the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC).

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) today, Dec. 15, recorded earnings of $54.8 million on net sales of $137.9 million for the second quarter of 2005 (July 3 to Oct. 1). That marked an increase of 8.9 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2004.

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) today, Oct. 3, recorded earnings of $45.1 million on net sales of $119.2 million for the first quarter of 2005 (April 1 to July 2). That marked an increase of 8.6 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2004.

Customers shopping in Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores can now make donations to the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund at any one of the NSLC's 108 stores.

Nova Scotians now have clear rules regarding the transport of unopened liquor in motor vehicles. Drivers in Nova Scotia will not be prosecuted for having unopened liquor in a motor vehicle.