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That time a major beer tycoon was kidnapped at gunpoint in Ontario
The gunpoint kidnapping of a wealthy beer baron sounds like a plot ripped straight from a crime drama, but it's actually a very true chapter of the Labatt Brewing Company's history that played out right here in Ontario. The Labatt Brewing Company was founded in 1847 in London, Ont., and would grow to become a national household name by the time John Labatt Jr. took over the company following the death of his father in 1915.Labatt was a key player in shaping Ontario's beer industry and showed resilience during the pivotal period of Prohibition. That's when Labatt Brewing Company faced its most turbulent era, with alcohol banned between 1916 and 1927 under the Ontario Temperance Act. With breweries across the province struggling significantly, Labatt managed to adapt with the times, cleverly moving production toward non-alcoholic and soft drinks.'Two Gentlemen in the Parlor' from a Labatt calendar, produced circa 1900. Ph...
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