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APN Quarterly Newsletter

Starting in 1996, APN published a newsletter approximately four times a year called Alcohol Policy Update. It gathered together topical alcohol policy issues, such as alcohol advertising and promotion, and prevention research with the idea of concisely informing key stakeholders across Ontario. (further background). Links to our back issues can be found below.

Last Issue:

July/Aug/Sept, 2002 (Vol.30) [PDF]

Are you being served? - Liquor Licensing at a Crossroads
Research Corner
Quick Quiz #4: Liquor Licensing
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

BC relaxes regs, Ontario considers same;
CAMH supports lowering the BAC to .05;
Federal Transport minister releases national road safety action plan

News & Views:

Useful Resources;
Upcoming Events;
APN News

Back Issues:

Apr/May/Jun. 2002 (Vol. 29) [PDF]

Behind Bars: Alcohol and Crime
APN Facts and Stats
Research Corner
Quick Quiz #3- Alcohol Policy: Who's Who?
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Drug policy draws attention;
Private member's bill supports lower BAC limit

News & Views:

Useful Resources;
Upcoming Events

Jan/Feb/Mar. 2002 (Vol. 28) [PDF]

For Health or For Profit? International trade negotiations tackle alcohol policy
Quick Quiz #2: Alcohol Controls
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Framework in the works;
Drunk driver sues town for $2 million;
BC reforms liquor licensing system

News & Views:

New Resources

2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

2001

Oct/Nov/Dec. 2001 (Vol. 27) [PDF]

OSDUS 2001: Alcohol High?
Research Corner
Quick Quiz #1: Alcohol Policy & Youth
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Province unveils 18 new LCBO "franchises";
Ignition interlocks go into effect in Ontario;
BAC to .05?

News & Views:

New Resources; APN News

Jul/Aug/Sept. 2001 (Vol. 26) [PDF]

Alcohol Policy Revisited - Part 1: What is Alcohol Policy?
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Europe goes on the offensive against alcohol; Toronto Council approves ground-breaking Cancer Prevention Report;
Feds launch FAS awareness campaign, consult on warning labels;
AGCO takes over regulation of private alcohol delivery services

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Campaigns;
New Resources;
APN News

Apr/May/Jun. 2001 (Vol. 25) [PDF]

Special Issue: High and Dry? Alcohol Policy & Air Rage

Jan/Feb/Mar. 2001 (Vol. 24)

A Sobering Look at Workplace Alcohol Liability
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Quebec considers .05 BAC;
Federal government requests proposals for $1.7 million in FAS/FAE funding

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Media Campaigns;
New Resources;
APN News
Sign Up for the new Key Contacts Database!

2000

Oct/Nov/Dec. 2000 (Vol. 23) [PDF]

Building Safer Communities One bar at a time
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Minister calls for mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients;
Human Rights Commission revises alcohol; drug testing policy;
Ministry of Health consults on draft Mandatory Public Health Programs; Ontario Legislature passes Ignition Interlock Bill; Canadians go to the polls

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Media Campaigns;
New Resources;
APN News
APOLNET Listserv officially launched during Drug Awareness Week (DAW)

Jul/Aug/Sep. 2000 (Vol. 22) [PDF]

Alcohol Policy Goes Global
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

CIHR announces addictions institute; StatsCan releases report on alcohol sales;
Manitoba docs call for lower drinking age; Feds, provinces tackle early childhood education; Feds target drinking and driving laws, drug policy;
Workers, airlines commemorate International Zero Air Rage Day; SAQ opens first bulk liquor store

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Media Campaigns;
New Resources;
APN News
Thank-you, John Bates!

Apr/May/Jun. 2000 (Vol. 21) [PDF]

MADD Grades Canada's DUI Legislation
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

New Code of Conduct; Curriculum Released; LCBO Releases New ID Guide;
Snowmobiling Bill Squeaks Through;
Alcohol Banned in Provincial Parks; Boating/Water Safety Promoted

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Media Campaigns;
New Resources;
APN News

Jan/Feb/Mar. 2000 (Vol. 20) [PDF]

Taking Action on Alcohol and Cancer
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

National survey uncovers heavy drinking on Canadian campuses;
Health Canada unveils 3-year $11 million FAS/FAE initiative;
Brew-On-Premise regulations come into force

News & Views:

Campaigns-Debunking Alcohol Ads:
The Challenge, Extreme Attitudes Campaign Launched, Road Safety Campaigns Spring Into Action;
APN News

1999

Oct/Nov/Dec. 1999 (Vol. 19) [PDF]

The Challenge of Underage Drinking
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

MCCR Minister balances benefits and costs of extending liquor licensing hours;
Provincial Health Minister announces $5 million injury prevention funding; Bill strengthens DUI sections of Criminal Code;
Alcohol warning labels bill resurfaces;
Coalition urges funding for new Canadian health research institute on addictions

News & Views:

Dates to Remember, Order Form for Date Rape Campaign Materials Now Online, Low Risk Drinking Guidelines Campaign report released, Teen Web site unveiled
APN News

Jul/Aug/Sept. 1999 (Vol. 18) [PDF]

Getting to where you want to go:
Fundraising For a Change
Fundraising Resources
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Feds pass drinking and driving legislation;
Workplace drug testing put to the test;
Alcohol warning labels bill resurfaces;
Home hosting cases before the courts

News & Views:

Conferences;
New Resources;
Campaigns

Special Issue Aug. 1999 (Vol. 17) [PDF]

APN Survey:
We Want to Hear From You
APN Primer

Jan/Feb/Mar. 1999 (Vol. 16)

A New Look for APOLNET
Research Corner
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Province, Feds Crack Down on Drinking and Driving; New Alcohol Labels Approved in US;
Boating Safety Regulations Announced; Snowmobiling Case Dismissed;
New Grade 9-10 Health & Physical Education Curriculum Released;
Rationalization Back on Agenda; And Now for Some Good/Bad News

News & Views:

Events;
Useful Resources

1998

Nov/Dec 1998 (Vol. 15)

Province Draws the Line on DUI
DUI Penalties at a Glance
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

U-brew Bill Awaiting Royal Assent;
Brewpubs On A Mission; Public Interest Redefined;
Of Footballs and Waterparks...

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Useful Resources
Funding;
Help...

May/Jun/Jul. 1998 (Vol. 13)

Alcohol Policy: Where to From Here?
Low Risk Drinking Guidelines Needs Assessment
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Boating bill stalled; U-brew, red tape bills introduced;
Youth in the spotlight...again;
New health curriculum released

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Useful Resources
Campaigns;

Mar/Apr. 1998 (Vol. 12)

Local Neighbourhoods Take Action on Alcohol:
The Case of Parkdale Questionnaire:
Licensed Establishments
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Modernization Efforts Continue;
Ignition Interlocks on the Agenda;
Odds & Ends

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Useful Resources

Jan/Feb. 1998 (Vol. 11)

Alcohol Abuse, Mental Illness: Pathways to Homelessness?
Communities Take Action Forum
Alcohol Policy Round Up:

Warning labels bill back on order paper;
Minister to consider LCBO report; MOH releases core program guidelines;
D & D makes headlines; In other merger news...

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Useful Resources

1997

Nov/Dec. 1997 (Vol. 10)

Alcohol Policy: A Year in Review
Alcohol Policy Round Up I:

Privatization by other means...;
Municipal powers curtailed; Wets vs. Drys

Alcohol Policy Round Up II:

Alcohol advertising making news;
Low-risk drinking campaign underway;
'Tis the season...not to drink and drive

News & Views:

Conferences & Workshops;
Useful Resources
APN News

Sept/Oct. 1997 (Vol. 9)

A Catalyst for Policy Development: Alcohol Liability
7 Tips to Minimize Alcohol Liability
Alcohol Policy Round Up

Impaired boating in the spotlight;
Alcohol controls under review;
Social assistance to exclude "alcoholics"

News & Views:

Upcoming Events;
Useful Resources

Jul/Aug. 1997 (Vol. 8)

New Thinking on Drinking
Special Offer: Priorities/Drugs in Ontario
Alcohol Policy Round Up

Government pilots Sunday liquor store openings;
Supreme Court upholds "honest mistake" defence in sexual assault case; "Zero tolerance" bill passes second reading;
Road safety bill becomes law; Beer price war rages on; ARF merger planning continues

News & Views:

Upcoming Workshops & Meetings;
Public Education Campaigns;
Useful Resources

May/Jun. 1997 (Vol. 7)

Boating on the Rocks
Boating Safety: Useful Contacts
Alcohol Policy Round Up

Chief Medical Officer of Health releases draft core program guidelines;
Committee develops low-risk drinking guidelines; Toronto Board of Health endorses licensing of u-brews/vints;
LCBO launches campaign to control underage drinking; LCBO not on government privatization list;
Enforcement capacity of new liquor and gaming commission in question;
North York proposes booze bottle charge; Planning for ARF merger under way