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LCBO reports record profits for 18th year

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Thirsty Ontarians helped boost profits at the LCBO this year.

The government-owned agency reports that sales of wine, spirits and beer rose 3.9% to just under $5 billion for 2012-2013.

It was LCBO’s 18th straight year of record sales and 19th consecutive record dividend.

Ontario wines led the sales growth increasing 5.4% while Ontario craft beers led all beer segments with 33% growth.