112,500 Ontarians sign petition for beer and wine in convenience stores

112,500 Ontarians add their voices to call for beer and wine in convenience stores www.freeourbeer.ca petition unveiled at Queen's Park today is believed to be the largest in ... Continue »

Ontarians want more convenience in alcohol retailing

A 2011 Angus Reid Public Opinion study, done on behalf of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, showed that a majority of Ontarians (60%) support expanding the provinces ... Continue »

Convenience stores best at checking for age

An independent study of LCBO, The Beer Store and convenience stores has shown that the LCBO fares poorly when it comes to checking minors for age.  The ... Continue »

It’s time for more convenience in Ontario alcohol retailing

Ontario is a modern, responsible society, but our alcohol retailing system is largely a product of the 1920′s when it was established. In fact, when the government-run ... Continue »

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LCBO Strike – No problem! Privately run agency stores will still be open

May 13, 2013 No Comments ›› Editor

The LCBO may be going on strike, but not to worry, Ontario's network of privately run Agency Stores will still be open.  Many of these stores are convenience stores and have a long track record of serving Ontarians as responsible community retailers. Click here to download a PDF of Agency Stores here: Ontario Agency Store list Or ...

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Global News Toronto: Free Our Beer on the LCBO Strike

Apr 24, 2013 No Comments ›› Editor

Unionized employees of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario say they’re prepared to walk off the job next month if they can’t reach a fair contract with the retail giant. Global News Toronto's Alan Carter reports.

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LCBO strike: It’s time for modernized alcohol retailing in Ontario

Apr 24, 2013 No Comments ›› Editor

LCBO long weekend strike threat shows it's time for modernized alcohol retailing in Ontario TORONTO, April 24, 2013 /CNW/ - The Victoria Day long weekend strike deadline by LCBO workers is prompting Ontarians to take a closer look at expanding alcohol retailing in the province, says the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA). The strike would effectively shut down much of ...

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Toronto Star: Never mind the LCBO — The Beer Store is an embarrassment

Dec 11, 2012 No Comments ›› Editor

Never mind the LCBO — The Beer Store is an embarrassment Martin Regg Cohn Toronto Star, December 11, 2012 As you stock up at The Beer Store for Christmas, consider this gift idea from Tory Leader Tim Hudak: The end of an 85-year post-prohibition tradition of distribution in Ontario. When it comes to beer, the right winger is right. But ...

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Behind The Beer: The Truth About The Beer Store

Oct 31, 2012 No Comments ›› Editor

For Ontarians wanting to enjoy a point, either at home or at a bar, their thirst is likely quenched by The Beer Store.  The Beer Store (TBS), with its iconic orange and brown signage, production-line service stations and long lines of customers balancing empties for refund, is a well-known brand in Ontario - but how ...

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