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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 10, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba A16 Canada / world Winnipeg free press saturday july 10, 2004 whisky Brand on the rocks anti smoking group blasts delay in tobacco giants trial Toronto ? an anti smoking group eight current or former executives. Expressed dissatisfaction yesterday with the mounties accuse the company of How much time its taking to get smug committing fraud and conspiracy by gling charges against a tobacco con knowingly Selling cigarettes to smug glom Erate to trial. Glens in the 1990s. Justice delayed is Justice denied Joti Macdonald and most of the other Garfield Mahood of the non smokers accused face one count of conspiracy rights association said As Joti Macdon and six counts of fraud for alleged Active Ald corp. Made a Brief court appearance. Cities from 1991 to 1996. In february 2003, the ramp Laid Crim the Case was put Over until nov. 4 for Inal charges against Joti Macdonald pre trial discussions. 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Jag Broadfoot 03219 $50,000.00 License # Macc 2195rf by Keith Bonnell scotch makers file h Halifax ? a Small distillery in Cape Breton could soon find its business on the rocks after rousing the scottish temper of scotch whisky producers. The scotch whisky association of Scotland has filed a trademark com plaint against Glenora distillery Over its single malt whisky named Glen Breton. Glenora president Lauchie Maclean said yesterday the whisky association is objecting to the use of the name Glen arguing it could be confusing to drinkers accustomed to buying scotch whiskies such As Glen Arioch or Glen Riddich. We be built up a following now Maclean said of his single malt whisky which is produced in Glenville . The spirit has been sold in liquor trademark complaint boutiques in Canada the United states Japan and other countries for the last four years although on a tiny scale when compared to larger brands. We be sold out of our first three bottling. And you Don to want us to use our name asked Maclean. He stressed the company has never tried to pass the malt whisky off As scotch. Scotch whisky must be aged for an absolute minimum of three years in Scotland before it can be legally called scotch. Its ingredients and the processes for making it Are set out in Law in that country and the first written record of its making dates Back to 1494. A spokesman for the scotch whisky association which represents scotch distillers blenders and Brand owners declined comment on the specifics of the Case but said the association often fights to protect people from capital izing on the famed Quality of its products. The association takes action around the world to prevent unfair Competition from products seeking to take unfair advantage of scotch a reputation said spokesman David Williamson reached by Telephone in the United kingdom. A complaint by the scottish group has been filed with the Canadian trademark opposition Board in Ottawa. Maclean said the trademark dispute could be settled next week or could drag on for several years and he a worried about the effect it could have on business. ? Canadian press vintners suspicious of modified grapes by Gregory Flanders Paris ? French vintners Are ready to repel what they see As another threat to their centuries old win growing traditions ? genetically modified grapes. Earth and wine of the world which comprises nearly 400 French wine growers is worried about a government research project to tinker with grape genes. Its a serious concern in a land where the average person Over 14 consumes a Quarter bottle of wine a Day. It is of utmost importance that the future of our profession is not deter mined solely under the influence of scientists industrialists and technocrats the group said in a news release thurs Day after meeting in Paris to come up with a plan of attack. The National Institute of agricultural research plans to replant a Batch of genetically modified vines they were forced to pull out five years ago. They Are looking for ways to make vulnerable grapes More resistant to disease. A Small crop of genetically modified grapes was planted in 1996 in Eastern France by the Champagne manufacturer Moet it Chandon in partnership with the agricultural Institute. But consumer pressure forced the company to dig the plants out of the ground in 1999 and limit research to the lab said Sylvie Collet a spokeswoman for the Institute. Not persuaded we re not persuaded that the tests will Start with the maximum number of precautions that we consider absolutely necessary said Alain grail lot the president of the vintners association which also includes winegrowers from California to Germany. We want to be certain that there will be no accidental spreading and that any possible toxicity of the plants is completely ruled out he said. The dug up plants were Frozen in a lab oratory and the Institute is waiting for the Green Light from agriculture minis Ter Herve Raymard to replant them. Genetically modified foods Are derided in France where the people made a hero out of Jose Bove the Farmer turned activist known for ripping up genetically modified crops and ran sacking a half built Mcdonald a in 1999. In France the Consumers of wine Are rather traditional and Many Are against genetically modified organisms Collet said. And Many professionals feel that this could Hurt the image of their this time around the Institute has agreed to certain restrictions to ease consumer fears he said. No wine will be produced from the plants for example. Worried winemakers Are currently waging another Battle trying to loosen restrictions on alcohol advertising. Their message that people should drink More has met with resistance from doctors groups who say the French already drink enough. ? associated press play on the official Canadian Street hockey tournament temporary Street closure Provencher blvd. Provencher blvd. Friday july 16th, 2004 to sunday july 18th, 2004. The Public is advised that Provencher blvd. Between Rue Jaulneau and Rue St. Jean Baptiste will be closed to 16th traffic on Friday july 2004 from 7 00 . To 18th approximately 8 00 . Sunday july2004 to accommodate play on the official Canadian Street hockey tournament which will be held on both sides of this Boulevard from 8 00 . To 8 00 saturday and sunday. Parking will be prohibited on both sides of Provencher blvd. On Friday july 16th and vehicles will be subject to towing when the Street is closed at 7 . Every monday beginning on May 31 to september 6, a draw will be held from All entries received the previous week. To enter 1. 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