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Grapevine Viruses Video

Grapevine Viruses Video

Posted Sep 9th, 2019 in News & Updates

Video update from AAFC researchers in BC, featuring CGCN-RCCV Chair, Hans Buchler

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Custom Propagation for Grape Growers & Wineries

Posted Sep 2nd, 2019 in News & Updates

Custom Propagation for Grape Growers/Wineries under the Interim Verification Program is available.

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CCOVI tackling climate change challenges with research vineyards

CCOVI tackling climate change challenges with research vineyards

Posted Aug 29th, 2019 in News & Updates, Cold Hardiness & Climate Change

CCOVI partnered with two commercial grape growers to plant the St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyards that are being used for a clone and rootstock evaluation program of the main VQA grapevine varieties in Ontario.

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International Cool Climate Wine Symposium 2020

International Cool Climate Wine Symposium 2020

Posted Jul 25th, 2019 in News & Updates

July 12 – 17, 2020, the leading research scientists and industry professionals including winemakers and grape growers from around the world will gather in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada to discuss the challenges and opportunities of cool climate grape and wine production at the 10th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS). 

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Order of Canada Recipient, Howard Soon

Order of Canada Recipient, Howard Soon

Posted Jul 2nd, 2019 in News & Updates

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

Press Release: Brock’s CCOVI partners with industry to produce certified clean grapevines

Posted Jun 19th, 2019 in News & Updates

Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) has partnered with the grape and wine industry to produce certified, clean grapevines.

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Press Release: Government of Canada invests in long-term growth of wine and grape industry

Press Release: Government of Canada invests in long-term growth of wine and grape industry

Posted Jun 15th, 2019 in News & Updates

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.

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CCOVI scientist’s grapevine virus research gets global recognition

CCOVI scientist’s grapevine virus research gets global recognition

Posted Jun 3rd, 2019 in News & Updates

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).

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International Cool Climate Wine Symposium to highlight Canada’s wine industry

International Cool Climate Wine Symposium to highlight Canada’s wine industry

Posted May 31st, 2019 in News & Updates

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)

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The Golden Question,

The Golden Question, "Where can I buy certified-tested vines?"

Posted Apr 30th, 2019 in News & Updates

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.

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