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CTV News
2 days ago
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Pedal Pubs in Windsor
Province allowing liquor licences for 'pedal pubs' in select cites, including Windsor. CTV Windsor's Chris Campbell explains.
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2 days ago
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Laws and regulations coming into effect in Ontario on July 1
Several laws, regulations, and changes in Ontario are taking effect on Canada Day, from disability payments to fuel tax. Here's a look at some of the notable new rules in force on July 1: Pedal pubs Starting July 1, so-called 'pedal pubs' will be able to sell liquor on board thanks to amendments to the Liquor Licence and Control Act. The large 'quadricycles' are designed to transport 12 or more passengers between restaurants, bars, and wineries. Disability payments Ontario is amending regulations under the Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works acts to 'fully exempt Canada Disability Benefit payments from being considered as income.' This means monthly payments will not be reduced, and users of the programs will not lose access to health benefits provided through social assistance. Gas tax cuts The Ford government will remove the 4.3 cents per litre provincial tax on propane for licensed road vehicles. It will also make the temporary cuts to the provincial tax on gas and fuel permanent. Introduced in 2022, the 5.7-cent per litre cut was set to expire on June 30. Minimum wage for gig workers Starting July 1, digital platform workers who provide rideshare, delivery, or courier services will be entitled to a regular minimum wage of $17.20 per hour for active time, which is the time between accepting a trip request and completing it. In a release, Uber Canada says for each 2-week pay period, they will compare driver earnings-excluding tips-to the guaranteed minimum amount they'd earn for their active time. If they earn less than the guaranteed minimum, Uber says they will top up their pay. New workers from any industry will also see some regulation changes. The provincial government says employers with 25 or more employees will be required to provide new hires with written job information including the employee's pay rate and initial anticipated hours of work, before their first day on the job. Expanding nursing practices The province will now allow nurse practitioners to order and apply a defibrillator and a cardiac pacemaker, order and perform electrocoagulation, complete and sign Mandatory Blood Testing forms, and certify death in more circumstances. FIFA ticket sales In advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to Toronto, Ontario is making amendments to the Ticket Sales Act so that FIFA and partner agencies outside of Canada can sell World Cup tickets in foreign currencies. Justice system changes Ontario is amending the Statutory Powers Procedure Act to 'allow tribunal cases to be reassigned if the original adjudicator or panel cannot reach a decision or complete a hearing within a reasonable time frame.' The province says this is being done to speed up decision-making timelines. RV licensing Anyone hoping to drive an RV will see amended regulations that will create two licensing options: drivers can get a Class G, E or F driver's licence for RVs between 11,000 and 14,000 kilograms, and a restricted Class D driver's licence for RVs over 14,000 kilograms. Horticultural grants The provincial government will provide a one-time $1,500 grant to mark the 100th anniversary of horticultural societies. The province says the grant will also be awarded retroactively to horticultural societies that have already reached their 100th anniversary.
CTV News
4 days ago
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Alcohol to be served on pedal pubs
Ottawa Watch The Ford government's push to make alcohol more accessible is moving forward with pedal pubs getting the green light to serve booze. CTV's Dylan Dyson has the details.
CTV News
4 days ago
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Alcohol to be served on party bikes in Ontario
The Doug Ford government is continuing to expand the accessibility to alcohol across Ontario by allowing party bikes, or 'pedal pubs' to serve booze or have it consumed on board. These types of operators are businesses that tour groups around notable areas on large, shared quadricycles, visiting local restaurants, breweries, wineries, cideries and other businesses. The province says this change would apply to pedal pub operators in Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Windsor beginning July 1. Prior to the change, these party bikes would only transport tourist groups to various vendors and producers. Ottawa currently has one party bike operator, the Thursty Pedaler, which operates pub crawl and coffee shop tours in the Glebe and Hintonburg neighbourhoods. 'Explore some of the best bars, restaurants, and patios Ottawa has to offer. Pedal your way through one of two vibrant Ottawa neighborhoods, refueling along the way at three local watering holes,' the Thursty Pedaler says on its website. 'The tour is 2 hours and includes a designated party pilot, a curated party playlist, samples at our awesome partner locations, and an all-around party-pedaling great time. Each tour hosts up to 14 people.' '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, in a statement. '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.' Pedal pubs are allowed to operate in a community only once the local municipality passes a by-law to permit their operations. A licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will be required to sell and serve alcohol on pedal pubs.
CTV News
5 days ago
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Pedal pubs in Ottawa will be allowed to serve alcohol
A typical tour will visit up to three breweries, restaurants or pubs where patrons can sample craft beers or other beverages at each stop. Pedal pubs operating in Ottawa will be allowed to serve alcohol this summer, if the City of Ottawa passes a bylaw to permit the operations. The Ontario government announced changes to allow alcohol to be served on the large quadricycles, starting on July 1. Pedal pubs are large bicycles where people bicycle around a city and stop at pubs along the route for an alcoholic beverage. Alcohol is not currently permitted on board the bike. On Friday, the province announced as of July 1, pedal pubs operating in Ottawa, Toronto, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Windsor will be permitted to serve alcoholic beverages to customers once a municipality passes a bylaw to permit the operation. 'In addition to existing provincial requirements, municipalities may set specific local rules governing the operation of pedal pubs on their roadways, such as designated riding routes and hours of operation to support community safety and ensure pedal pubs do not cause disruption or contribute to traffic issues,' the Ontario government said in a statement. Pedal pubs will need to get a licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to sell and serve alcohol.
