www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, July 14, 2016 | 24 Halton grocery stores now stocking craft cider, Oakville MPP says by Michael Gregory Metroland West Media The growing popularity of cider in Ontario has led to the government making it available in the 60 grocery stores across the province already selling beer. Five store locations in Halton, including The Real Canadian Superstore in Georgetown (171 Guelph St.), Oakville's Longo's (3455 Wyecroft Rd. and 469 Cornwall Rd.), FreshCo (2501 Third Line) and Metro in Milton (1050 Kennedy Circle) started carrying beer last December. Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn was at the Longo's on Cornwall Road Saturday to make the announcement that cider would be added to the list of choices at those locations. "We took an important step forward a few months ago when we made beer available in grocery stores," he said. "Now, craft cider is available in grocery stores, right alongside beer. This is not only great news for beer consumers but also for Ontario's emerging craft cider industry local businesses which create jobs and help grow our economy." According to the government, cider is the fast-growing segment of the market and the Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn was on hand at the Longo's on Cornwall Saturday along with Longo's representatives Rosanne Longo and Joseph Longo for the launch of craft cider being available in select grocery stores. | photo by Graham Paine Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) 30 -80 OFF % % ON NAME BRAND MERCHANDISE PATIO & GARDEN DISE N A H C R E M facebook.com/TreasureHuntCanada LCBO's sales of locally made craft cider grew by 54 per cent in 2015-16. "This expanded market access will have positive ripple effects on local economies by supporting local apple growers and farming communities while providing more choice and convenience for Ontario consumers," said Minister of Finance Charles Sousa. The province is working to have beer and cider available in up to 150 grocery stores by next May. On Friday the LCBO launched a request for bids for 70 additional stores to carry the products as well as wine starting this fall. Limited Time $ FS 38 Gas 50% OFF BRAND NAME ES S MATTRES 40% OFF · 30,000 PIECES OF CLOTHING! · 4,000 PAIRS OF SHOES & BOOTS! · BBQ GRILLS 40% OFF! · BED & BATH LINENS 50%-60% OFF! · FURNITURE 50% OFF! · SCHOOL & OFFICE SUPPLIES 60% OFF! · HOUSEW ARES 50% OFF! HOUSEWARES ·P ARTY SUPPLIES 70% OFF! PARTY · HEAL TH & BEA UTY SUPPLIES 40% OFF! HEALTH BEAUTY · BRAND NAME MA TTRESSES 40% OFF! MATTRESSES · AND MUCH MORE 30% - 80% OFF! 14995 liMited tiMe only $ Push-in connection with rotating screw Trimmer taxes extra. While Quantities last. MSRP $179.95 KM 56 RC-E with FS KombiTool as shown 36990 $700 OFF HI-EFFICIENCY CENTRAL AIR AIRE ONE MADNEss sAlE! /mTH OAC* TREASURE HUNT MISSISSA MISSISSAUGA UGA DIXIE OUTLET MALL 1250 South Service Road, Mississauga, ON L5E 1V4 (905) 271-3759 FRIDAY 10 AM - 9 PM SATURDAY 9:30 AM - 6 PM SUNDAY 11 AM - 6 PM $ 29 IN I.E.S.O. REbATE* $400 up TO Starting from NOW $ Was BE THE FIRST TO KNOW OF NEW MERCHANDISE & MARKDOWNS! *Call for details 1990 A+ RATING $ 2690 Up to 6 months no payments, no interest. o.a.C.* * HI-EffICIENCy AIR CONDITIONERS · 10 Year Factory Warranty www.iLoveTreasureHunt.ca CALL NOW, QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED! 9 Locations to serve you better Heating & Cooling www.aireone.com 905-849-4998 1-888-827-2665