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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault
FERGUS - Ontario's alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it has issued an order that halted liquor sales at the Goofie Newfie as of July 15. The commission says it has also issued a notice of proposal to revoke the bar's liquor licence. The regulator says the Liquor Licence and Control Act states that people are not eligible for a liquor licence when there are reasonable grounds to believe they won't do business according to the law and with integrity and honesty. It says the court ruling in the sex assault case of Robert O'Brien is enough evidence to back up those concerns. The commission says businesses who are served with a suspension order or a notice of proposal to revoke a licence have the right to appeal within 15 days. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault
FERGUS – Ontario's alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it has issued an order that halted liquor sales at the Goofie Newfie as of July 15. The commission says it has also issued a notice of proposal to revoke the bar's liquor licence. The regulator says the Liquor Licence and Control Act states that people are not eligible for a liquor licence when there are reasonable grounds to believe they won't do business according to the law and with integrity and honesty. It says the court ruling in the sex assault case of Robert O'Brien is enough evidence to back up those concerns. The commission says businesses who are served with a suspension order or a notice of proposal to revoke a licence have the right to appeal within 15 days. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025.
Ottawa Citizen
07-07-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
ByWard Market area will have increased police presence for rest of summer
Headed to the ByWard Market? You can expect to see more police in the area when you get there. Article content The Ottawa Police Service, in a news release Monday, stated that residents and visitors will notice an increased police presence in the Market and 'Downtown Rideau' for the remainder of the summer as part of a 'focused initiative to address crime and social disorder.' Article content Article content Article content It said Frontline and Neighbourhood Resource Team officers will be patrolling the areas in collaboration with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, OC Transpo and the City of Ottawa's Bylaw and Regulatory Services. Article content Article content A zero-tolerance approach will be taken in monitoring disorderly behaviour (including Liquor Licence and Control Act offences) and aggressive panhandling, the release stated. Article content The police also released results from what they called the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau Safety Initiative, conducted overnight on July 5. As a result of the operation, there were 15 alcohol pour-outs; four business safety inspections; four medical calls; one edged weapon seized; one firearm seized; one fight broken up; and one property found. Article content The community safety initiatives are to continue every weekend during the summer to 'ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.' Article content Police said incidents can be reported online at by calling the non-emergency number 613-236-1222, extension 7300, or by calling 911 in the case of an emergency or a crime in progress. Article content
Toronto Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Ontario government to allow alcohol on pedal pubs this summer
Published Jun 27, 2025 • 1 minute read The inaugural fully licensed Pedal Pub bike, the first of its kind in Canada, makes it way through Inglewood neighbourhood of Calgary on Wednesday June 26, 2019. Gavin Young/Postmedia The Ontario government says it's allowing alcohol to be served and consumed on large quadricycles, commonly known as pedal pubs, starting this summer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The change will take place as of July 1, and would apply to pedal pubs that currently operate in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Toronto, Ottawa and Windsor. The pubs have space for 12 or more people pedalling between restaurants and bars and often feature music and city tours. The province says they're allowed to operate in a community only when the local municipality passes a bylaw to permit them. It says municipalities may also set specific rules to ensure they don't cause disruptions or traffic issues. The province says pedal pubs will need a licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to serve alcohol, and applications will open next month. Toronto Raptors Music Toronto Raptors Sunshine Girls Canada
Global News
27-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Alcohol officially allowed on Ontario pedal pubs starting July 2025
The Ontario government has finally allowed alcohol to be served and consumed on pedal pubs starting in July in a bid to boost tourism. As of July 1, pedal pubs — where several people sit on a large open-air bicycle with seats surrounding a central bar — will be allowed to have alcohol on board. Boozeless pedal pubs currently operating in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Toronto, Ottawa and Windsor and are used to transport 12 or more people to restaurants and bars would have this alcohol change applied, the government said. Previously, alcohol was not allowed to be sold, served or consumed on pedal pubs when Ontario launched a 10-year pilot program for it in 2022. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Pedal pubs offer a fun and memorable way to explore Ontario's communities, and we're making sure that experience is responsible,' said Attorney General Doug Downey. Story continues below advertisement 'Beginning this summer, Ontario is supporting a unique opportunity that will not only stimulate tourism and bring communities together, but also protect local jobs, our economy and small businesses across the province,' Downey said. The Ontario government said pedal pubs are allowed to operate in a community only once the local municipality passes a bylaw to permit operations. Municipalities may also set special local rules for operating the pedal pubs on their roadways, such as designated routes and hours of operation so that it does not cause disruption or contribute to traffic issues, the government said. In addition, the government said a liquor licence must be obtained from the AGCO (the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario) to sell and serve alcohol on pedal pubs. This process will open in July. 'This initiative builds on Ontario's work to modernize the alcohol marketplace responsibly and safely,' the government said. 'In the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty, the government is continuing to pursue opportunities to help grow Ontario's $32 billion provincial tourism industry, which supports 325,000 jobs across the province.'
