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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This is austerity? Ontario to spend over $100 million on new LCBO stores

Aug 7, 2012 No Comments ›› Editor

This is austerity? Ontario to spend over $100 million on new LCBO stores August 7, 2012 – Toronto – The Ontario government’s plan to spend over $100 million on building new LCBO stores over the next two years is bewildering in a time of austerity and does little to satisfy Ontarians demand for more convenience in ...

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Windsor Star Editorial: The beer and wine debate

Aug 1, 2012 No Comments ›› Editor

Corner stores: The beer and wine debate The Windsor Star August 1, 2012 During the 1985 provincial election, Liberal leader David Peterson created a stir on the campaign trail with a promise to allow the sale of beer and wine in corner stores. It was a hot-button issue that many Ontarians supported. And it possibly contributed to Peterson's ...

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Ottawa Citizen Editorial: Open up alcohol sales

Jul 25, 2012 No Comments ›› Editor

Ottawa Citizen Editorial: Open up alcohol sales The Ottawa Citizen July 25, 2012 3:40 PM It’s ridiculous that most corner stores in Ontario aren’t allowed to sell beer and wine. The provincial government should allow responsible, regulated private operators to sell legal products to grown-ups. A recent petition from many of the province’s convenience stores has drawn attention ...

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112,500 Ontarians call for beer and wine in convenience stores

Jul 25, 2012 1 Comment ›› Editor

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 Ontario history July 25, 2012 – Queen’s Park, Toronto – The tiny hamlet of Vanessa, Ontario (Population 80) and Joanne McMurchy’s convenience store is ground zero for an outpouring ...

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BlogTO: Revisiting the Beer Store monopoly

Jul 20, 2012 No Comments ›› Editor

Many tend to think fondly of visits to The Beer Store as a unique, Ontario experience, whether it be grabbing a six pack and heading to the park, filling the trunk with beer and ice for a weekend barbecue, or grabbing a 2-4 on the way up to the cottage. With its dusty wall of labels ...

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