Order of Canada Recipient, Howard Soon
CGCN Director Howard Soon receives Order of Canada
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Press Release: Brock’s CCOVI partners with industry to produce certified clean grapevines
Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) has partnered with the grape and wine industry to produce certified, clean grapevines.
Press Release: Government of Canada invests in long-term growth of wine and grape industry
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced $2.3 million in funding for the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network's clean plant protocol through AgriAssurance.
CCOVI scientist’s grapevine virus research gets global recognition
Grapevine Virologist Sudarsana Poojari’s research has been evaluated by a French research group and published in the reputed EPPO Bulletin, the official publication of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO).
International Cool Climate Wine Symposium to highlight Canada’s wine industry
Canada will welcome the world to Brock University next summer for one of the most prestigious wine conferences, the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS)
The Golden Question, "Where can I buy certified-tested vines?"
CGCN answers the "Golden Question" of where to buy certified-tested vines for the season. Check out our handy info graphics to help you when calling your nursery.
Government of Canada invests $80 million in the Centre for Plant Health
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of $80 million to replace the Centre for Plant Health in Sidney, B.C.
Press Release: Canadian Grape and Wine Industry Receives $8.4 Million in Federal Funding
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced $8.4 million in funding for the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN) to fund their Agri-Science Program cluster.
Wine Lab at Kentville Research Centre, Nova Scotia
Wine lab under construction at Kentville Nova Scotia research centre will help support grape growers and vintners.
Climate Atlas of Canada
Developed by a team of researchers at the University of Winnipeg’s Prairie Climate Center, the interactive Climate Atlas of Canada is now available online, and free for all to use!