LCBO to Reopen 5 Stores Next Week for Restaurant Owners The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has announced that it will reopen five stores next week specifically for restaurant owners, allowing them to purchase alcohol for on-premise consumption. The stores will reopen on Tuesday, January 17th at the following locations: * LCBO at 25 The Esplanade, Toronto * LCBO at 2323 Queen Street East, Toronto * LCBO at 8701 Jane Street, Vaughan * LCBO at 3701 Innes Road, Ottawa * LCBO at 4955 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke These stores will operate from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday to Thursday and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Restaurant owners will be required to show proof of their business license and a valid form of identification to purchase alcohol. They will be permitted to buy beer, wine, spirits, and coolers in large quantities for use in their establishments. The LCBO emphasizes that these stores are not open to the general public. Only restaurant owners with valid business licenses will be allowed to enter the stores. The reopening of these stores is a welcome step for restaurants struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will allow them to restock their alcohol inventory and continue serving beverages to their customers. “This is a much-needed lifeline for our industry,” said Samantha Raburn, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. “Restaurants have been hit hard by the pandemic, and the ability to purchase alcohol for on-premise consumption will help them generate much-needed revenue.” The LCBO also announced that it will continue to offer delivery services for restaurant owners who prefer to order online. However, delivery orders must be placed by 6:00 PM the day before for next-day delivery.LCBO to Open Five Stores for Bar and Restaurant Owners Amid StrikeLCBO to Open Five Stores for Bar and Restaurant Owners Amid Strike The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) will temporarily reopen five retail locations on July 10 to allow bar and restaurant owners to purchase alcohol amidst a strike by their employees. The LCBO informed its wholesale customers that the stores will open at key locations by appointment. The move aims to facilitate in-person shopping for licensees who may not have been able to stock up in advance or place larger orders. The LCBO also offers free shipping for smaller orders and a separate online ordering system for wholesale customers. “We understand the unique needs of bars and restaurants that may not have been able to stock up in advance,” the LCBO said. Jasveen Rattan, director of the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel and Motel Association, welcomed the LCBO’s decision. “It’s really critical to the business operations of our members,” he said. The LCBO stores have been closed for two weeks due to a strike by 9,000 employees of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). The main sticking point in negotiations is the government’s expansion of alcohol sales to grocery and convenience stores. OPSEU is concerned about the potential impact on LCBO revenue and job losses. The government remains committed to expanding alcohol access. The LCBO expressed hope for a quick agreement and released details of its latest offer, which includes wage increases and more full-time jobs. If a deal is not reached by July 19, the LCBO will reopen 32 stores for in-person shopping, operating three days a week with limited hours.The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has announced that it will be reopening five stores next week to serve restaurant owners. The stores will be located in Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa, London, and Kitchener. The LCBO says that the stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, and will only be open to restaurant owners. The stores will be selling a limited selection of beer, wine, and spirits, and restaurant owners will be required to provide proof of ownership of their restaurant. The LCBO says that the decision to reopen the stores was made in response to the demand from restaurant owners for a convenient way to purchase alcohol. “We understand that restaurant owners are facing a number of challenges right now, and we want to do what we can to support them,” said LCBO President and CEO George Soleas. “We hope that by reopening these stores, we can help restaurant owners get back on their feet and continue to serve their customers.” The LCBO says that it will be following all public health guidelines to ensure the safety of customers and staff.