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In: Alcohol - Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Reminder: New requirements for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary patios) now in effect
The AGCO would like to remind liquor sales licensees and manufacturers that hold a by-the-glass endorsement that the Ontario government’s new approval framework for temporary outdoor physical extensions (temporary...
In: Alcohol - Friday, November 18, 2022
Notice of Extension of Hours for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (FIFA World Cup 2022)
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the start of liquor service in the province at 7:00 a.m. for liquor sales licensees during the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament. This approval is temporary and only for the duration of tournament play, which starts on November 20, 2022 and ends on December 18, 2022...
In: Alcohol - Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Reminder to Liquor Licensees on Smart Serve Recertification Requirements
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to provide a reminder about Smart Serve recertification requirements.
Smart Serve Recertification RequirementsAs announced on November 9,...
Toronto ON – The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Suspension for the liquor licence of EFS Social Club located at 647 King St. W. Toronto. The suspension is in immediate effect and the club is not legally allowed to sell or serve alcohol for the duration of the suspension.
Under...
In: Alcohol - Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Reminder to Beer and Wine Grocery Store Licensees: Grocery Shelf Space Requirements
Beer and wine grocery store licensees are reminded that amendments to subsection 89(10) of Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA), which change the product display requirements, took effect July 1, 2022.
The AGCO previously announced these changes in...
In: Alcohol - Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Update to Municipalities on Recent Changes and Permissible Activities
In light of recent regulatory changes, and to clarify certain rules around the sale and service of liquor, the AGCO would like to provide the following information to municipalities:
Registrar’s 2021-22 Policy for Temporary Patio Approvals for Liquor Sales Licensees Caterer’s Endorsement to a Manufacturer’s Licence 1....In: Alcohol - Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Reminder to Liquor Sales Licensees on Recent Changes and Permissible Activities
In light of recent regulatory changes, and to clarify certain rules around the sale and service of liquor, the AGCO would like to remind liquor sales licensees of the 2021-22 Patio Policy and provide an update to the Registrar’s Interim Standards and Requirements for Liquor relating to caterer’s endorsements.
Registrar’s 2021–22 Policy...In: Alcohol - Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Reminder to Manufacturers on Recent Changes and Permissible Activities
In light of recent regulatory changes, and to clarify certain rules around the sale and service of liquor, the AGCO would like to provide the following reminders to licensed manufacturers:
Caterer’s Endorsement to a Manufacturer’s Licence Update to Registrar’s Interim Standards and Requirements for Liquor: Caterer’s Endorsement to...In: Alcohol - Monday, May 2, 2022
Reminder: New Caterer’s Endorsement now available to Licensed Manufacturers
Effective today, licensed manufacturers may apply online to the AGCO through the iAGCO portal for the new caterer’s endorsement.
The new endorsement will allow manufacturers with a by-the-glass endorsement to sell and serve liquor at catered events at...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, December 30, 2021
AGCO to monitor bar and restaurant compliance with public health measures on New Year’s Eve
December 30, 2021 – As the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Compliance Officials will be out on New Year’s Eve visiting bars and restaurants in communities across the province to ensure they are complying with provincial public health requirements.
On December...
In: Alcohol - Friday, December 10, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Zucchinis Cucina
TORONTO ON - On December 3, 2021, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), immediately suspended the liquor licence of Zucchinis Cucina located at 43 Kerr Street, Unit 5, in Oakville Ontario, as the Registrar considers it is necessary in the public interest.
The Deputy Registrar also seeks to revoke the...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, November 25, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of CAGE KTV & BAR, North York
On November 19, 2021, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of CAGE KTV & BAR located at 3560 Victoria Park Avenue in North York, Ontario, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension took immediate effect. This bar is not...
In: Alcohol - Friday, November 12, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Wild Wing Belleville
On November 10, 2021, the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Wild Wing Belleville located at 366 North Front Street Unit 26, in Belleville, Ontario for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension took immediate effect.
The...
In: Alcohol - Thursday, September 30, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of J.A.K.K. Tuesdays, Kingston
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of J.A.K.K. Tuesdays, located at 642 Progress Ave, Kingston ON, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately.
At the same time, the Registrar has...
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued Orders of Monetary Penalties to five (5) Sobeys locations for non-compliance with Ontario’s anti-inducement rules. The orders of $7,500 to each location total $37,500 in all.
Following an investigation, the AGCO determined that Sobeys entered into a...
In: Alcohol - Friday, June 18, 2021
Regulations under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 posted to Regulatory Registry
Earlier today, the government posted proposed regulations for the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) on the province’s Regulatory Registry.
The LLCA received Royal Assent in December 2019 and sets out the legislative...
In: Alcohol - Saturday, April 17, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke liquor licence of Family Kitchen, Leamington, for non-compliance
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Family Kitchen located at 73 Erie Street South, Leamington, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. At the same time, the Registrar has also issued a ...
In: Alcohol - Tuesday, April 13, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of Simmering Kettle, Barrie
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of Simmering Kettle located at 531 Bryne Dr. Unit B2, Barrie, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. At the same time, the Registrar has also issued a ...
In: Alcohol - Friday, April 9, 2021
AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of The South Branch Bistro, Kemptville
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liquor licence of The South Branch Bistro, located at 15 Clothier Street East in Kemptville, for reasons of public interest and safety. The interim suspension takes effect immediately. At the same time, the Registrar has...
In: Alcohol - Friday, January 8, 2021
Liquor Reforms to Support Businesses Take Effect (January 1, 2021)
On December 9, 2020, the Government of Ontario amended a number of regulations to support bars and restaurants as they work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and offer consumers greater choice and convenience, now and into the future. In addition, the AGCO amended some of its policies to provide additional relief and reduce administrative...
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