As Brock continues to follow the advice of public health experts on the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic at the regional, provincial and national level, the University announced it is suspending all events through June 1, including Cuv\u00e9e 2020, which was set to take place on Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n
This decision was made to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff as well as the greater community, including guests and partners of Cuv\u00e9e.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe health and safety of our guests,\u00a0valued partners\u00a0and organizers\u00a0is of the upmost importance and is always our first priority,\u201d said Cuv\u00e9e Manager Barb Tatarnic. \u201cCuv\u00e9e is a celebrated showcase of our grape and wine industry that we look forward to hosting each year, and while the decision to cancel the event was difficult one, it was necessary\u00a0in order to ensure the wellbeing of all members of the public.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Cuv\u00e9e team will be reaching out to its partners and ticket holders in the coming days.<\/p>\n
\u201cCuv\u00e9e has become not only one of the largest and most prestigious\u00a0celebrations of Ontario\u00a0VQA\u00a0wine, but a strong supporter of scholarships that drive important research initiatives\u00a0for the local grape and wine industry,\u201d said CCOVI Director Debbie Inglis. \u201cWe thank everyone for their continued support and look forward to raising a glass with everyone\u00a0at Cuv\u00e9e 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n