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Hamilton Spectator
17-07-2025
- 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 .
Toronto Sun
16-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Regulator suspends Ontario bar's liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault
Published Jul 16, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 1 minute read 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. Photo by iStock / GETTY IMAGES FERGUS, Ont. — 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. 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 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. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Celebrity Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Canada Editorial Cartoons
Winnipeg Free Press
16-07-2025
- 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
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mark Anthony Group fined by watchdog in Canada over unfair promotional practices
Mark Anthony Group has been penalised by the Canadian regulator for 'illegally' paying retail stores to promote its alcoholic beverages and increase sales. In a statement on 25 June, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) said it had imposed a 'monetary penalty' of C$40,000 ($29,242) on the wine maker over "unfairly promoting its products". The decision follows a probe launched by AGCO in November into concerns surrounding unfair promotional practices by Mark Anthony Wines in Ontario. The investigation revealed that the company, through a marketing firm, paid over 130 retailers up to C$225 per store to display posters promoting its brands, according to AGCO. It also claimed retailers were encouraged to purchase and stock higher volumes of Mark Anthony products featured in the promotions. Just Drinks has asked Mark Anthony Group for comment on the fine and the claims made by the AGCO. The regulator said that the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) and its regulations prohibit licensees and their representatives from providing financial incentives to retailers to boost the sales or availability of an alcohol brand. The AGCO said such practices result in an 'unfair advantage', favouring large multinational corporations with more financial resources, while disadvantaging smaller local and independent companies. The regulator added such actions unfairly influence which products are stocked and promoted, potentially limiting consumer choice and compromising the transparency essential for a "competitive" market. Operators served with an Order of Monetary Penalty (OMP) by the AGCO Registrar have the right to appeal the decision to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an adjudicative tribunal that operates independently of the AGCO and is part of Tribunals Ontario. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Mark Anthony Group is a private beverage conglomerate founded in 1972 by Anthony von Mandl. It manages a portfolio of businesses in the alcohol beverage sector, including production and distribution of wines, spirits, and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages. The group encompasses multiple divisions, including Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits that is focused on wine and spirits distribution, and Mark Anthony Brands that specialises in RTD beverages. "Mark Anthony Group fined by watchdog in Canada over unfair promotional practices" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
