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• CCOVI in the news 2025

  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | By rwright

  February 26, 2025 — Goodlife Vancouver — Conversations in Wine with CCOVI graduate Kailee Frash of Quail’s Gate Winery
  February 21, 2025 — The Globe and Mail — Potential trade wars has winemakers in the U.S feeling conflicted
  February, 19, 2025 — Farms.com — Ontario wines remain a world-class choice in the face of U.S. tariffs
  February 17, 2025  — The Grower — Ontario Wines remain a world-class choice in the face of U.S. tariffs
  February 11, 2025 — Wines In Niagara — Last call for tax holiday on wine, renewed calls for free-flowing wine, Cuvée is back
  February 6, 2025 — Brock News — Ontario Wines remain a world-class choice in the face of U.S. tariffs
  February 7, 2025 — Niagara At Large — Ontario Wines remain world-class choice in face of U.S. tariffs — Brock U. Experts
  January 22, 2025 — Farms.com — Agriculture minister gets taste of CCOVI research
  January 20, 2025 — Brock News — CCOVI lecture series highlights research’s industry impact
  January 16, 2025 — Brock News — Agriculture minister gets taste of CCOVI research
  January 10, 2025 — The Grower — Clean Vines, new wines focus of $2M Ontario research grant
  January 10, 2025 — Brock experts discuss everything from birth order affecting personality to new grape growing and fermentation method

   

  Categories: In the news

• January Happenings at CCOVI

  Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | By rwright

  CCOVI Lecture Series

  Beginning January 27 and continuing Mondays until March 31.
  Attend online or in-person in Mackenzie Chown Complex room H313

   

  Categories: What's happening at CCOVI

• December Happenings at CCOVI

  Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | By gjunop

  Categories: What's happening at CCOVI

• November Happenings at CCOVI

  Tuesday, September 03, 2024 | By gjunop

  Stay tuned for exciting updates!

  Categories: What's happening at CCOVI

• 2023-24 Year-in-Review

  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | By gjunop

  

  View the report on Issuu

  Categories: Annual Reports, CCOVI Year-in-Review

• 2024 CCOVI News

  Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | By gjunop

  CCOVI News: January 2025, Digital Edition
  CCOVI News: July 2024, Digital Edition
  CCOVI News: Professional & Continuing Studies at CCOVI, June 2024
  CCOVI News: April 2024, Digital Edition
  CCOVI News: Professional & Continuing Studies at CCOVI, March 2024
  CCOVI News: Winter 2024, Digital Edition

  Categories: CCOVI Newsletters

• October Happenings at CCOVI

  Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | By gjunop

  Office Closure

  Oct. 14, 2024
  As part of the Brock calendar, and Thanksgiving, CCOVI, its labs and services will be closed on Oct. 14 with normal operations resuming on Oct. 15..

   

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  Professional and Continuing Studies

  Foundations in Viticulture

  (Online)
  NEXT COURSE RUNNING:  Oct. 7 to Nov. 29, 2024
  REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2024

  Wine Appreciation I – Exploring Varietals

  (In-Person)
  Next Course Oct. 8 to Dec. 3, 2024
  Email [email protected] for notification!
  Learn more

  WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

  (In-Person)
  Next Course Oct. 3 to Nov. 28
  REGISTER NOW!
  Learn more

• September Happenings at CCOVI

  Monday, June 24, 2024 | By gjunop

  Office Closure

  Sept. 2, 2024
  As part of the Brock calendar, and Labour Day, CCOVI, its labs and services will be closed on Sept. 2 with normal operations resuming on September 3.

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  Professional and Continuing Studies

  Certificate in Ontario Wines

  (Online)
  NEXT COURSE RUNNING:  Sept. 30 to Nov. 1, 2024
  REGISTER NOW
  Learn more

  Foundations in Winemaking

  (Online)
  REGISTER NOW – Sept 23 to Dec 6, 2024
  Learn more

  Cider & Perry Production – Foundation

  (Online)
  REGISTER NOW –  September 5 – Nov. 21 2024
  Learn more

   

  Categories: What's happening at CCOVI

• August Happenings at CCOVI

  Monday, June 24, 2024 | By gjunop

  Office Closure

  August 5, 2024
  As part of the Brock calendar, and a Civic Holiday, CCOVI, its labs and services will be closed on August 5, with normal hours resuming on the August 6.

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  Professional and Continuing Studies

  2024 Harvest Boortcamp Series: Advanced Wine Flavour Chemistry Workshop

  (in person)
  REGISTER NOW – August 29, noon – 5 p.m.
  Registration deadline Aug. 21
  Learn more

  2024 Havest Bootcamp Series: Advanced Wine Faults Workshop

  (in-person)
  REGISTER NOW – August 30, 2024 noon – 5p.m.
  Registration deadline Aug 21
  Learn more

• CCOVI in the news 2024

  Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | By gjunop

  December 13, 2024 – Giant FM radio – Brock University leading initiative to boost Ontario’s grape and wine industry
  December 13, 2024 – The Brock news – Brock experts make media appearances
  December 10, 2024 – The Italian Trade Agency – Ontario research grant awarded to CCOVI
  December 9, 2024 – 610 CKTB radio interview with CCOVI Director, Dr. Debbie Inglis about the VINO Solutions project (text only, no audio)
  December 7, 2024 – The Grower – Clean Vines, new wines focus of $2 million Ontario research grant
  December 6, 2024 – The Grower – Clean vines, new wines focus of $2 million Ontario research grant
  November 28, 2024 – The Brock News – Clean vines, new wines focus of $2 million Ontario research grant
  November 27, 2024 – Education News Canada – Health Canada gives Brock green light for cannabis testing
  November 25, 2024 – StratCan – Health Canada grants cannabis testing licence to CCOVI
  November 13, 2024 – The Brock News – Fungi a promising solution to vineyard pests: COVVI scientist
  November 8, 2024 – Top Crop Manager – CCOVI named in AgExcellence awards
  November 7, 2024 – Farms.com – CCOVI named in excellence in agriculture and food sector 
  November 6, 2024 – The Brock News – Harnessing nature to fight climate change impacts in vineyards
  November 5, 2024 – Education News Canada – CCOVI alumna named Dean of of the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment
  November 5, 2024 – The Grower – CCOVI recognized for research and innovation excellence
  November 4, 2024 – The Brock New – CCOVI’s agricultural impact earns provincial nod
  October 30, 2024 – The Brock News – Economic summit charts Niagara’s path to prosperity
  October 8, 2024 – Cidercraft Magazine – Renowned cider educator Peter Mitchell to retire
  October 6, 2024 – Actual News Magazine – From vine to glass: Getting to know our Ontario neighbours better
  September 25, 2024 – The Brock News – RESEARCH RETROSPECTIVE: Charting the way forward
  September 24, 2024 – Open Access Government – Innovative grape and wine industry research in a cool climate region
  September 21, 2024 – St. Catharines Standard – Brock research partnerships put Niagara on the map
  September 16, 2024 – The Brock News – Brock Annual Grape Stomp
  August 23, 2024 – The Brock News – Premier tours industry-leading Brock Facilities
  August 20, 2024 – Council of Ontario’s Universities – Advancing sustainable agriculture innovations in the Niagara region
  August 20, 2024 – The Brock News – CCOVI connection leads to Zimbabwe’s first cider
  August 13, 2024 – The Brock News – Triggs Lecture Series growing vineyard resiliency across Canada
  August 1, 2024 – The Brock News: Seen & Heard – Lecture series digs into vineyard resiliency
  July 25, 2024 – The Brock News – Grad students continue to grow CCOVI’s reputation for excellence
  July 24, 2024 – The Globe and Mail – a taste of home in Niagara wine country
  July 23, 2024 – The Brock News – Exploring cool climate Chardonnay one sip at a time
  July 22, 2024 – Wine Business – ASEV-Eastern Section Meets in Cleveland, Ohio
  July 6, 2024 – Orchard & Vine – Ontario research farm receives $3.5 million
  June 14, 2024 – The Brock News – CCOVI grads grow roots, careers, in Canadian wine industry
  June 12, 2024 – iVoox – How to Manage a Crown, Grapes, and a PhD: a Life in Wine
  June 12, 2024 – The Brock News – Experts Tasting celebrates storied past, promising future of Ontario VQA wines
  June 12, 2024 – Wine Behind the Scenes – How to manage a crown, grapes and a PhD – a life in wine
  June 11, 2024 – The Brock News: Seen & Heard – Brock researchers talk agriculture with Environment Minister
  June 11, 2024 – Wines in Niagara – Experts Tasting celebrates storied past and promising future for Ontario VQA wines
  June 11, 2024 – VineRoutes – A taste of time: Brock University’s annual ‘Experts Tasting’
  June 10, 2024 – Pelham Today – Approx. #,200 students to graduate during Brock’s 115th Convocation
  June 7, 2024 – The Brock News: Seen & Heard – Smart Start team explores CCOVI
  June 5, 2024 – Thorold Today – Approx. 3,200 students to graduate during Brock’s 115th Convocation
  June 5, 2024 – Niagara-on-the-Lake Local – About 3,200 students to graduate during Brock’s 115th Convocation
  June 4, 2024 – CBCNews – Sask. researchers say spray could help wine grapes handle cold better
  May 25, 2024 – India Education Diary.com – Exploring Agricultural Innovation: Deputy Minister Visits Brock University
  May 21, 2024 – The Brock News – Deputy Minister explores innovation in agriculture research at Brock
  May 16, 2024 – India Education Diary – Brock University Launches CCOVI Lecture Series On Industry Knowledge Mobilization
  May 13, 2024 – The Brock News – New CCOVI lecture series focused on industry knowledge mobilization
  May 7, 2024 – India Education Diary – Ontario Awards Brock $3.5M for Sustainable Agriculture Research Farm
  May 3, 2024 – Farms.com – Ontario grants $3.5M to Brock University Research Farm
  May 3, 2024 – The Brock News: Seen & Heard – Exploring grape and wine science
  May 2, 2024 – iGrow News – Ontario Invests $3.5M in Brock University’s Sustainable Agriculture Project
  May 1, 2024 – Niagara Economic Development – Ontario grants $3.5M to Brock University research farm
  May 1, 2024 – The Standard – Ontario grants $3.5M to Brock University research farm
  May 1, 2024 – Education News Canada – Ontario awards Brock $3.5M for sustainable agriculture research farm
  May 1, 2024 – Farms.com – Ontario awards Brock $3.5M for sustainable agriculture research farm
  May 1, 2024 – Welland Tribune – Ontario grants $3.5M to Brock University research farm
  April 30, 2024 – Thorold Today.ca – Brock University awarded $3.5M for sustainable agriculture research
  April 29, 2024 – Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce – Ontario awards Brock $3.5M for sustainable agriculture research farm
  April 29, 2024 – The Brock News – Ontario awards Brock $3.5M for sustainable agriculture research farm
  April 29, 2024 – The Green Earth Gazette – Ontario awards Brock $3.5M for sustainable agriculture research farm
  April 29, 2024 – Canada Online News Network – Ontario Awards Brock $3.5M for Sustainable Agriculture Research Farm
  April 29, 2024 – Pelham Today – Funding will support further wine research at Brock University
  April 29, 2024 – University Research Times – Ontario awards Brock $3.5M for sustainable agriculture research farm
  April 27, 2024 – Thorold Today – Funding will support further wine research at Brock University
  April 27, 2024 – Pelham Today – Funding will support further wine research at Brock University
  April 27, 2024 – The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local – Funding will support further wine research at Brock University
  April 19, 2024 – India Education Diary – Brock University: Graduate Student rEsearch Sheds Light On Sustainable Consumer Choices
  April 19, 2024 – India Education Diary – Brock University: New Chair Of CCOVI Advisory Council Brings Wealth Of Industry Experience
  April 18, 2024 – The Standard – Cuvée Grand Tasting comes back with vintage flavour
  April 16, 2024 – The Brock News – Sustainable consumer choices the focus of grad student research
  April 16, 2024 – The Brock News – New CCOVI Advisory Council Chair brings wealth of industry experience
  April 13, 2024 – The Grower – $3.5M granted for Brock research farm
  April 12, 2024 – The Brock News – Minister’s visit highlights Brock’s commitment to sustainable agriculture
  April 9, 2024 – The Brock News – Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson tours CCOVI
  April 4, 2024 – India Education Diary – Brock University Celebrates Wine Industry’s Best At Cuvée’s Big Return
  April 3, 2024 – The Brock News – Brock celebrates wine industry’s best at Cuvée’s big return
  April 3, 2024 – Wine Behind the Scenes – From Wine Server to PhD: Massive Leaps in Wine with Jennifer Kelly (podcast)
  March 27, 2024 – LCBO Vintages Wine Picks – Cuvée 2024 – Tickets selling fast for Ontario’s biggest VQA celebration
  March 26, 2024 – ThoroldToday.ca – Tickets selling fast for Cuvée Grand Tasting
  March 26, 2024 – PelhamToday.ca – Tickets selling fast for Cuvée Grand Tasting
  March 26, 2024 – The Niagra on the Lake Local – Tickets selling fast for Cuvée Grand Tasting
  March 25, 2024 – Good Food Revolution – Tickets selling fast for Ontario’s biggest VQA celebration
  March 25, 2024 – The Brock News – Tickets selling fast for Ontario’s biggest VQA celebration
  March 21, 2024 – The Brock News – Lessons in wine from the LCBO President
  March 20, 2024 – Fruit & Vegetable – Brock’s CCOVI receives $2.4M for grape and wine research
  March 19, 2024 – Newstalk 610 CKTB –  iHeartRadio Podcast “$3.5M grant to help Brock research farm.
  March 19, 2024 – NiagaraThisWeek.com – Brock University’s research farm gets funding to grow
  March 19, 2024 – The Standard – Brock University’s research farm gets funding to grow.
  March 18, 2024 – NewAG International – Canada University Granted $3.5-Million For Grape/Wine Agriculture Research
  March 18, 2024 – NiagaraThisWeek.com – CCOVI tour
  March 18, 2024 – India Education Diary – Brock University’s CCOVI Secures $2.4M for Grape and Wine Research through Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
  March 18, 2024 – India Education Diary – Brock University Research Farm Receives $3.5M CFI Grant to Foster the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Canada
  March 18, 2024 – Hortidaily – CAN (ON): Brock research farm to grow future of sustainable agriculture in Canada with $3.5M CFI grant
  March 17, 2024 – PelhamToday.ca – Brock research farm to grow future of sustainable agriculture in Canada with $3.5M CFI grant
  March 17, 2024 – The Grower – $3.5M grant for Brock research farm
  March 16, 2024 – Niagara-on-the-Lake Local – Brock research farm to grow future of sustainable agriculture in Canada with $3.5M CFI grant
  March 16, 2024 – Thorold Today – $3.5M grant to help Brock Research farm grow future of sustainable agriculture
  March 16, 2024 – NiagaraThisWeek – Brock University’s research farm gets funding to grow.March 16, 2024 – Canada Online News Network – Brock research farm to grow future of sustainable agriculture in Canada with $3.5M CFI grant
  March 16, 2024 – Canada Online News Network – Brock research farm to grow future of sustainable agriculture in Canada with $3.5M CFI grant
  March 16, 2024 – Canadian News Journal – Brock research farm to grow future of sustainable agriculture in Canada with $3.5M CFI grant
  March 15, 2024 – The Brock News – Brock research farm to grow future of sustainable agriculture in Canada with $3.5M CFI grant
  March 14, 2024 – The St. Catharines Standard – ‘The consumer just wants a great bottle of wine’: Brock University researchers tackling climate change impacts on quality
  March 14, 2024 – The Standard – ‘The consumer just wants a great bottle of wine’: Brock University researchers tackling climate change impact on quality
  March 13, 2024 – Canada Online News Network – CCOVI awarded $2.4M for grape, wine research under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
  March 11, 2024 – 97.7 HTZ – FM – Brock researchers awarded $2.4M to help protect future of grape and wine industry
  March 11, 2024 – MOVE 105.7 – Brock researchers awarded $2.4M to help protect future of grape and wine industry
  March 11, 2024 – Canada Online News Network – CCOVI awarded $2.4M for grape, wine research under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
  March 11, 2024 – Newstalk 610 CKTB – FM – Brock researchers awarded $2.4M to help protect future of grape and wine industry
  March 11, 2024 – Canadian News Journal – CCOVI awarded $2.4M for grape, wine research under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
  March 11, 2024 – The Brock News – CCOVI awarded $2.4M for grapes, wine research under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
  February 27, 2024 – Wine Business Monthly – The Judgement of Bordeaux and the Sleeping Giant North of the U.S.  –  The Niagara Wine Region
  February 26, 2024 – Wine Business Monthly – The Judgement of Bordeaux and the Sleeping Giant North of the U.S. – The Niagara Wine Region
  February 22, 2024 – CCOVI’s research – and industry impact – highlighted at Ontario convention
  February 16, 2024 – Sustainability – Understanding Sparkling Wine Consumers and Purchase Cues: A Wine Involvement Perspective
  February 11, 2024 – Welland Tribune – Raise a glass: Cuvée returning to celebrate Ontario wine
  February 11, 2024 – The St. Catharines Standard – Raise a glass: Cuvée returning to celebrate Ontario wine
  February 11, 2024 – NiagaraThisWeek.com – Raise a glass: Cuvée returning to celebrate Ontario wine
  February 9, 2024 – Good Food Revolution – Toast of the town: Cuvée returns to raise glass to excellence in Ontario wine
  February 6, 2024 – The Niagra on the Lake Local – Cuvée returns to raise glass to excellence in Ontario wine
  February 6, 2024 – PelhamToday.ca – Cuvée returns to raise glass to excellence in Ontario wine
  February 6, 2024 – ThoroldToday.ca – Cuvée returns to raise glass to excellence in Ontario wine
  February 5, 2024 – Beverage Industry Today – Toast of the town: Cuvée returns to raise glass to excellence in Ontario wine
  February 5, 2024 – Today in Education – Toast of the town: Cuvée returns to raise glass to excellence in Ontario wine
  February 5, 2024 – Wines In Niagara – Cuvée weekend returns to celebrate excellence in Ontario VQA wines
  February 5, 2024 – The Brock News – Toast of the town: Cuvée returns to raise a glass to excellence in Ontario wine
  February 2, 2024 – The Source, Your TV – Dr. Jennifer Kelly and the CCOVI Lecture Series 2024 (alt: YouTube)
  February 2, 2024 – Decanter – DWWA judge profile: Janet Dorozynski
  January 25, 2024 – The Brock News – A brand new fizz: CCOVI club bubbles with ideas, research
  January 17, 2024 – The Brock News – CCOVI Lecture Series kicks off
  January 16, 2024 – Good Food Revolution – The greatest accidents in winemaking innovation
  January 14, 2024 – Welland Tribune – Brock University kicking off its grape and wine lecture series for 2024
  January 14, 2024 – The St. Catharines Standard – Brock University kicking off its grape and wine lecture series for 2024
  January 14, 2024 – NiagaraThisWeek.com – Brock University kicking off its grape and wine lecture series for 2024
  January 8, 2024 – Industry leaders to share grape and wine expertise through CCOVI Lecture series
  January 4, 2024 – Brock study explores tool to protect Niagara grape growers against weather-related losses
  January 4, 2024 – Farm Progress Daily – Farmers: Put your name on your product

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