The Beer Store

• London, Ont., Beer Store temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

  In a release, the Beer Store said the employee's last shift was May 2, and it is believed they contracted COVID-19 through community transmission and not in the workplace.

  Health

  May 8
• COVID-19: Beer Store reports employee in London, Ont., tested positive

  All potentially affected employees have been instructed to either monitor for symptoms or self-isolate, according to the Beer Store.

  Health

  Apr 6
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• Coronavirus: Hamilton says only one business broke COVID-19 rules last week

  EOC director Paul Johnson says he was 'excited' to see only one business charged over the last week.

  Jan 19
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• Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 13

  Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday.

  Health

  Jan 13
• Coronavirus: More Hamilton businesses charged for violating COVID-19 regulations

  Four of the businesses are facing multiple charges under the Emergency Measures and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2020
• Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Nov. 2

  Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday.

  Health

  Nov 2, 2020
• Toronto brewery asks consumers to bring back empties as Beer Store expands returns service

  Steam Whistle Brewery says restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a decline in bottle returns, leaving it with a potential shortage just as sales are expected to ramp up for spring and summer.

  Canada

  May 14, 2020
• 64 Beer Store locations to be open Labour Day Monday across Ontario

  The 64 Beer Stores selected across Ontario will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Labour Day holiday Monday. Full list of stores here:

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2019
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• Canada’s competition watchdog supports loosening Ontario liquor rules

  Under the current system, a maximum of 450 grocery stores can sell alcohol, licensed retailers must charge identical prices for products, and bars and restaurants must purchase alcohol from the LCBO and the Beer Store at consumer prices rather than wholesale ones.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2019
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• Ford government announces expansion of alcohol sales to hundreds of new stores

  Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli said the province will allow 87 more grocery stores to sell alcohol, as well as over 200 new "LCBO Convenience Outlets." 

  Politics

  Jun 6, 2019