Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

• Ontario government set to allow local brewers to sell beer at farmers’ markets

  Brewers whose full brewing process takes place in Ontario can apply to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to start selling their products at farmers' markets.

  Economy

  Oct 15
• AGCO revokes liquor licence of Kingston, Ont. restaurant for ignoring vaccine mandate

  A Kingston, Ont., restaurant refusing to ask patrons for COVID-19 vaccination proof has had its liquor license revoked for non-compliance with the Reopening Ontario Act.

  Canada

  Sep 30
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• Hamilton politicians oppose convenience store liquor licenses, approve budget, forecourt security

  Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger spoke to the 7-Eleven licencing bid saying while he supports 'reasonable ability for people to consume alcohol,' this seems 'unsafe.'

  Politics

  Mar 31
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• Catch the ace: Estimated $269K jackpot up for grabs in upcoming Russell, Ont., draw

  Ontario residents have the chance to win an estimated $269-million jackpot in Russell's catch-the-ace lottery this Sunday, which has gone unwon in 41 straight weeks.

  Money

  Mar 26
• 61 Ontario 7-Eleven stores file liquor licence applications with AGCO

  If the licences are ultimately approved, a 7-Eleven statement said the plan is to have a small selection of Ontario-made beer and wine for sale.

  Canada

  Feb 16
• Location of some licensed cannabis stores frustrates Hamilton councillors

  Ward 5 Coun. Chad Collins notes that pot shops are provincially regulated, with the only requirement that they open more than 150 metres from a school.

  Cannabis

  Feb 11
• Virtual care expansion in Ontario too slow, AGCO not transparent, funeral sector needs work: AG report

  Bonnie Lysyk issued 13 value-for-money audits in her annual report.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2020
• More than 50 new licensed cannabis stores in application stage in Hamilton

  The provincial government, in setting the rules for licensed cannabis stores, required a 150-metre buffer from schools, which some say is not far enough.

  Cannabis

  Oct 14, 2020
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• Ontario cannabis regulator promises to double monthly store approvals this fall

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it will step up the pace of its approvals process at the province's direction.

  Cannabis

  Sep 1, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Video showing Toronto restaurant patrons crammed together triggers investigation

  A popular Toronto restaurant is under investigation after a video released on social media over the weekend appeared to show patrons and staff failing to follow COVID-19 public health rules.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2020