Ontario Expanding Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Starting this Summer

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to expand the province’s alcohol beverage marketplace to increase choice and convenience for shoppers earlier than planned. Starting in August, consumers will be able to purchase new products like coolers and other ready-to-drink beverages alongside more pack sizes at grocery stores that currently sell wine or beer, followed by new retailers …

Pilot program allowing personal alcohol consumption in some parks this summer

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Toronto – Toronto City Council voted in support of a motion to develop a pilot program allowing personal alcohol consumption in some City of Toronto parks this summer. The motion calling for the pilot, introduced by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, and seconded by Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre), Chair of …