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In: Cannabis - Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The AGCO begins issuing 10 cannabis Retail Store Authorizations per week
On September 1, the AGCO announced the Government of Ontario’s direction to double the pace of cannabis Retail Store Authorizations (RSA) beginning this fall, from 20 to 40 per month.
The AGCO is pleased to confirm that as of...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule for Fort Erie Racetrack (Fort Erie).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Fort Erie
Revised Post Time(s)
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In: Alcohol - Friday, September 25, 2020
Ontario announces new public health measures that will prohibit alcohol sales at licensed establishments after 11 p.m.
In: General - Monday, September 21, 2020
Ontario Announces New Province-wide Limits to the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings
On September 19, 2020 the Ontario Government announced reductions in the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province...
In: Alcohol - Friday, September 18, 2020
Special Occasion Permits and Auction Authorizations for Private Social Gatherings in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto Regions
On September 17, 2020 the Government announced amendments to order O. Reg 364/20: Rules for Areas in Stage...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Approval of 2020 Post Time Amendment at Western Fair and Woodbine
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the applications to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule made by The WFA Raceway Corporation for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair) and Woodbine Entertainment Group for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Post Time(s)
...
In: Alcohol - Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Notice to Liquor Sales Licensees and Licensed Manufacturers on Permissible and Prohibited Sales Activities
In light of recent regulatory changes to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to clarify certain rules around the sale of liquor to ensure a common and clear understanding among liquor sales licensees and licensed manufacturers.
Liquor Sales LicenseesAs of...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) continues to work with the Government of Ontario on opportunities to increase the number of cannabis Retail Store Authorizations (RSAs) that can be issued each month.
Last December, as part of the steps taken to move to an open market for cannabis retail stores, the government...
In: Horse Racing - Monday, August 24, 2020
Update on Strangles Case – Exposed horse tested positive, additional controls in place
A horse stabled at Leamington Raceway has tested positive for Strangles. This horse had previously tested negative but had been in contact with the original Leamington case. The horse was contained when clinical signs were first noted and removed to an isolation facility this morning.
There has been no evidence of transmission...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Monday, August 24, 2020
Tips for Lottery Retailers and Gaming Assistants for completing your application in iAGCO
Providing all relevant information and including all required documentation helps to ensure your application can be reviewed and your registration issued as quickly as possible. Here are some important tips to follow to make sure your application is accurate and complete.
Lottery Retailers and Gaming Assistants (Lottery Retailer ...In: Lottery and Gaming - Monday, August 24, 2020
Cannabis-based products remain illegal for lottery retailers to sell
The sale of cannabis-related accessories, such as pipes and rolling papers, is allowed if done so in compliance with federal advertising requirements.
It remains illegal, however, for lottery retailers to sell cannabis-based products, including CBD oil. Illegal sale of CBD oil (or any other cannabis-based products) should be stopped...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, August 21, 2020
Approval of 2020 Race Date Amendment at Flamboro and Western Fair
The Registrar has approved the applications made by Flamboro Downs Ltd. for Flamboro Downs (Flamboro) and The WFA Raceway Corporation for The Raceway at Western Fair District (Western Fair) to their 2020 race date schedules
The Registrar has approved the following:
Flamboro
Revised Date(s)
...In: General - Thursday, August 20, 2020
Announcing AGCO’s new senior leadership team: Retirements create a time for gratitude and renewal
Following the February 2020 post announcing the retirement of the AGCO’s CEO and Registrar Jean Major in early September, and the appointment of Tom Mungham as his successor, the AGCO is announcing some other notable changes...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Update on Strangles - Leamington Raceway stabled horses allowed to Race and Qualify as of this Friday August 21, 2020
On August 7, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed of a confirmed case of strangles in a 5-year-old Standardbred gelding in the Greater Hamilton area at the Emerald Isle Training Centre. There have been four positives to date at the facility, including one Friday August 14, 2020.
The AGCO visited...
On August 7, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed of a confirmed case of strangles in a 5-year-old Standardbred gelding in the Greater Hamilton area at the Emerald Isle Training Centre.
On August 12, 2020, the AGCO was informed of a sick 3-year-old Standardbred filly that was on the same trailer as...
On August 7, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed of a confirmed case of strangles in a 5-year-old Standardbred gelding in the Greater Hamilton area at the Emerald Isle Training Centre.
Strangles is a highly contagious and serious infection of horses and other equines caused by the bacterium,...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, August 7, 2020
Report of Strangles Case - reminder to participants to use caution and take appropriate steps
On August 7, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed of a confirmed case of strangles in a 5-year-old Standardbred gelding in the Greater Hamilton area.
Strangles is a highly contagious and serious infection of horses and other equines caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi. Testing of other...
In: Cannabis - Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Notice to Cannabis Retail Store Owners/Operators on Cannabis Packaging Recycling
To assist cannabis retail store owners/operators in the safe, responsible recycling of cannabis packaging, the AGCO would like to make you aware of optional recycling programs available to you.
There are federal packaging and labelling requirements set out in the Cannabis Act to ensure the safety of all Ontarians. Although this may...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2020 race date schedule for Mohawk Park (Mohawk).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Mohawk
Revised Post Time(s)
Saturday, August 29,...