The Beer Store
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. Continue reading
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.” Continue reading
U.S. Chamber of Commerce expresses ‘strong concern’ over The Beer Store contract cancellation
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The letter comes just days after the Ontario Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Finance Minister Vic Fedeli expressing similar concerns. Continue reading
Ontario PC MPPs sent to neighbourhood fridges with tweet templates in hand, leaked e-mail reveals
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The document, obtained by Global News from a party source, directs PC MPPs to “go out to a neighbourhood convenience store to showcase it as a potential future location for Ontarians to buy beer and wine.” Continue reading
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‘Beer insiders’ fuelling online criticism of Ontario government tweets: Fedeli
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says “beer insiders” are fuelling online mockery of a government social media blitz promoting alcohol in corner stores. Continue reading
Reality Check: Will Doug Ford’s beer plan result in lower prices for Ontario consumers?
Some studies have argued that an expansion of alcohol sales in Ontario will lead to lower prices on average, while others claim the opposite. Continue reading
Kingston-area brewery reacts to potential Beer Store contract termination by Ford government
One microbrewery in Bath, Ont. is hoping that the end of this contract will be its chance to increase sales. Continue reading
Ford government to terminate contract with The Beer Store; pave way for corner store sales
The previous Liberal government signed a 10-year deal with the brewers that permitted an expansion of beer and wine sales to hundreds of grocery stores. Continue reading
Beer Stores, union to collect empties across Ontario in fight to end blood cancer
The proceeds collected from the bottle drive will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Continue reading
Beer Store launches ad campaign against Ford government as debate around alcohol sales intensifies
The Beer Store has launched an ad campaign attacking the Ford government just days after the union for Beer Store employees launched similar ads. Continue reading