Winnipeg: Warm weather, increased tourism boost food and drink spending

Food and drink spending is proving to be a boon for the Canadian economy, and in our neighboring province of Manitoba, spending and growth is particularly strong. In the month of September, Manitobans spent $167 million on dining and drinking out, that was up 2.2% from the year previous. Commentary: it’s a story relevant to Minot as we discuss our regulatory policy towards liquor licenses — laws that have a big impact on investment in the food and drink sector.