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Nova Scotia begins sell off of U.S. booze, plans to donate proceeds to charity
Nova Scotia sells $14 million in U.S. alcohol stock to donate about $4 million to Feed Nova Scotia and other food charities after tariffs halted imports.
- Nova Scotia began a limited-time sale of its remaining U.S. alcohol at Nova Scotia liquor stores, choosing to sell off the stock rather than return or destroy it.
- After U.S. tariff threats, Nova Scotia officials pulled American booze from shelves in February as part of a tariff-driven removal to avoid economic harm.
- Inventory figures show the province's remaining U.S. stock is worth about $14 million, and local customers were advised to call ahead as Maker's Mark may take weeks to restock, Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. spokespersons said.
- Stores reported unusually brisk business on Monday, and Nova Scotia officials said proceeds will donate roughly $4 million to Feed Nova Scotia and other food-related charities.
- Premier Tim Houston said the paid-for stockpile shouldn't go to waste and there are no plans to reorder from the U.S. once it is sold.
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Nova Scotia just pulled the ultimate “when life hands you lemons… turn it into Chardonnay” moment — and honestly, the rest of Canada is watching. The province announced it’s selling off roughly $14 million worth of American alcohol that’s been sitting in storage since the tariff drama. And here’s the feel-good twist: the estimated $4 million in profit is going straight to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food groups. So basically:Nova Scotia…
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