We
appreciate and are humbled by the support and public outcry towards
the NSLC’s prosecution of u-vint operations and the small
businesses that offer these services. Wine Kitz locations in
Halifax and New Minas want to apologize to all our customers who
planned to use our in-store wineries only to be turned away. With
your continued support, we are hopeful we will re-launch our u-vint
services in the near future. Water ‘n Wine in New Glasgow continue
to offer u-vint services to their loyal customers.
We are
preparing to defend ourselves in court on January 28th against
the NSLC’s request for a permanent injunction against us. As we
have been advised – "you do not take a knife to a gun fight".
We intend to have a strong defence, but the cost is significant. We
are small business operators and we do not have the deep pockets of
the NSLC.
We have
asked Premier Dexter and the NDP government to consider withdrawing
the NSLC action against us. It is within their power to do so. Both
leaders from the other political parties, Steven McNeil (Liberal) and
Jamie Ballie (PC) have publicly provided their support for our cause.
We appreciate their efforts and continued pressure on the government
to change our laws to reflect modern times and the wishes of the
people of Nova Scotia.
We ask
that you continue to show your support for a change in the
regulations in Nova Scotia. You may contact your local MLA or Premier
Dexter‘s office via letter, telephone call (1-800-267-1993) or
email at premier@gov.ns.ca. Alternatively, you may visit
http://uvintns.ca/ where you will find a prepared letter to Premier
Dexter ready for signing. An MLA listing has also been made
available for your convenience.
Thank
you….and wish us luck!
Wine Kitz
Halifax Water’n’Wine
New Glasgow Wine Kitz
New Minas
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