Premier says about $400K in American booze inventory is going back on the shelves for sale

    Friday, 21 August 2026 13:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Pixabay photo credit: Photostube

    Premiers across Canada have lifted the ban on U.S. alcohol sales and Wakeham says it’s up to the NLC now to place orders for more American booze.

    Premier Tony Wakeham says there’s about $400K worth of alcohol from the U.S. that can go back on the shelves. In February of 2025, the NLC took products from the States off the shelves as a move to stand united against U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Then in December, products were sold and Wakeham says proceeds of over half a million dollars went to foodbanks. 

    Premiers across Canada have lifted the ban on U.S. alcohol sales and Wakeham says it’s up to the NLC now to place orders for more American booze. Go to  nlliquor.com for up-to-date stock information at different outlets. 

     

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 23°C | Low: 9°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 24°C | Low: 10°C

    • Stephenville

      Sunny

      High: 22°C | Low: 12°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • Trash Talk

      Trash Talk Thursday, August 13, 2026

      Thinking green for the NL Summer Games.

    • CB Nuit 2026

      CB Nuit 2026

      CB Nuit is coming up September 18-20 and the theme this year is "Flow".

    • NL Summer Games 2026

      Blaze's Corner, Thursday August 13, 2026

      The second half of the NL Summer Games starts today ( Thursday August 13). Darren Colbourne is a board member with Sport NL