Michael Jackson trading cards!

S. found these at some store in Toronto.
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Update: SAQ report confirmed!

Distracted Dispatches investigative reporter S. infiltrated the SAQ at Wilderton and Van Horne and filed the photograph above to confirm the liquor monopoly is indeed devoting sections of its outlets to Quebec wine. However, our correspondant says some wines in the Quebec section were from Ontario, perhaps a consequence of the SAQ's market barriers for local vintners. We are ready to give the Société some time to get its act together before sending strongly worded letters to corporate headquarters.

Shocker! Quebec liquor stores to sell Quebec wine!

Given Quebec's strong national identity, you'd think its government run liquor monopoly would help vintners get their products on its shelves. Well, unfortunately, it doesn't. That may all change, however, with word the SAQ is going to give wine makers a break. For more details and reaction, click here to download an interview I did this week with Quebec winemaker Anthony Carone.