LCBO stores closed for 2 weeks as workers strike, oppose plan to open up booze market Ontario's main liquor retailer to close its stores for two weeks Ontario speeds up alcohol expansion; will pay Beer Store up to $225M Phased expansion will now start on Aug. 1 Beer, wine coming to Ontario convenience and grocery stores by 2026, premier announces The move would fulfil a promise Ford made during the 2018 election Restaurants and bars brace for biggest alcohol tax jump in 40 years The federal beverage alcohol duty is set to increase 6.3% on April 1 BMO Financial Group signs deal to buy Air Miles The deal requires court approval and is also contingent on Air Miles' parent company not receiving a 'more favourable offer' Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines Ministers await Ottawa's lead on whether to slap warning labels on alcohol Grocery store thefts on the rise: Experts Thefts of food and pharmacy products are up, but these crimes aren't often reported Brewing up business Through smart merchandising and the right assortment, grocers can boost their beer, cider and “near beer” sales Beer, cider sales coming to 95 more Ontario grocery stores Provincial government opens the bidding process for the next round of permits LCBO to sell recreational marijuana at 150 freestanding locations The province hopes to have all stores up and operating by 2020 First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last