Asian Tribune Your Multilingual Newspaper covering World and local news News
More than seven months after the NSLC pulled American alcohol from its shelves as part of Nova Scotia’s response to the trade war with the U.S., the corporation has no plans to sell off any of that product, unlike its New Brunswick counterpart. Earlier this month, New Brunswick Liquor started …
Read More »Ford’s push to expand alcohol sales early to cost province $612M, budget watchdog says
The Ford government’s push to get beer, wine and ready-made cocktails into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost taxpayers more than $600 million, the province’s budget watchdog says. The finding was included in a new report Monday by the Financial Accountability Office (FAO) that comes just one day before Premier Doug …
Read More »Ontario alcohol expansion not related to early election speculation: minister
In the face of early election speculation, Ontario’s finance minister insists the Ford government’s decision to shell out $225 million to supercharge its timeline for beer and wine in convenience stores is about honouring a longstanding commitment, not future ballots. During the spring, the province announced it was paying up …
Read More »Alcohol potentially a ‘saving grace’ for Ontario convenience stores as sales begin
Terry Yaldo never thought this day would come. The owner of Midway Convenience in Windsor, Ont., says alcohol sales in corner stores – which officially began Thursday across the province – will be a “saving grace” for many small business owners. “It’s going to save a lot of stores from …
Read More »Ontario convenience stores can sell alcohol this week. Where to buy it
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Beginning Thursday, there will be thousands of new options available for those who are looking for an alcoholic drink in Ontario as Premier Doug Ford’s push to change how Ontarians can get their booze continues. The march to change alcohol sales in …
Read More »Convenience store busted for allegedly selling alcohol before Ontario government expansion
A Toronto convenience store has had its liquor and lottery licenses suspended for selling alcohol weeks before the province officially rolls beer, wine and ready-to-drink beverages out to corner stores. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the Crown agency that manages licenses, said one of its inspectors arrived …
Read More »Ontario plans to ramp up inspections as alcohol rolls out to convenience stores
Ontario is set to dramatically ramp up its enforcement capabilities when beer, wine and ready-to-drink beverages hit corner stores in less than a month’s time. So far, the Alcohol Gaming and Commission of Ontario has granted licenses to just over half the province’s convenience stores. The agency told Global News …
Read More »Experts told Ontario to start ‘small,’ ‘slowly’ in alcohol expansion plan. They were ignored
In early 2023, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government were closing in on a framework to greenlight the sale of beer, wine and pre-mixed drinks in convenience and grocery stores across the province, finally delivering a years’ old promise. As the policy took shape, officials reached out to stakeholders …
Read More »Booze and taquitos: 7-Eleven in Ontario ready to sell, deliver alcohol in September
Descrease article font size Increase article font size 7-Elevens across Ontario say they are ready to sell and deliver alcohol in September, when eligible convenience stores will be allowed to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink beverages. The convenience store chain said it received liquor store licences from the Alcohol …
Read More »Health groups ask Ontario to develop alcohol strategy ahead of looser prohibition
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 13, 2024 12:56 pm Updated May 13, 2024 3:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Multiple health organizations are asking Ontario to develop a comprehensive strategy to prepare for the province’s upcoming loosening of alcohol rules. Sales …
Read More »