U.S. liquor returns to Nova Scotia store shelves Monday

Nova Scotia liquor stores are selling off their inventory of American booze.

Liquor from the United States returns to Nova Scotia store shelves Monday, albeit temporarily.

Last week, the province announced it is selling its remaining $14 million-worth of alcohol from the U.S. as it continues a months-long boycott.

Nova Scotia pulled all U.S. alcohol products from store shelves on March 4 in response to tariffs on Canada.

The U.S. inventory, which consists mainly of wine and spirits, will be available at NSLC locations across the province again starting Monday.

Customer Dawn Simlette said they got the last bottle of their favourite MacManis Petite Sirah.

The province says about $4 million in net profits will go to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food organizations.

Christina Carter, executive director of Chebucto Connections, said they will be getting roughly $200,000 to keep their food bank program open for another year.

“It’s going to allow us to continue our food support along with enhancing our food supports,” Carter said.

Premier Tim Houston said last week additional alcohol from the U.S. won’t be ordered after the remaining inventory is gone.

The province expects the inventory will take several months to sell.

-With files from CTV News Atlantic’s Jonathan MacInnis

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