Liquor Licence Board of Ontario

AGCO moves to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant in Kitchener

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Friday, May 5, 2023

TORONTO, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Deputy Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant, located at 91 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON.

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  • TORONTO, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Deputy Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant, located at 91 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON.
  • During subsequent inspections conducted by the AGCO, the same back exterior gate was observed closed and chain locked once again.
  • Further, the licence holder failed to notify the AGCO of these charges as required by a condition on its liquor sales licence.
  • AGCO inspectors observed the licence holder permitting patrons to remove liquor from the licensed premises.

AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of EFS Social Club in Toronto following fatal shooting

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Friday, July 29, 2022

TORONTO, July 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Suspension for the liquor licence of EFS Social Club located at 647 King St. W. Toronto.

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  • TORONTO, July 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Suspension for the liquor licence of EFS Social Club located at 647 King St. W. Toronto.
  • The suspension is in immediate effect and the club is not legally allowed to sell or serve alcohol for the duration of the suspension.
  • Under the authority of the Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA), the Deputy Registrar has also issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor licence of EFS Social Club for allegedly breaching a condition of its liquor licence.
  • On Sunday July 17, 2022, it was reported that a fatal shooting had taken place inside of the establishment.

Ontario’s Alcohol Training Program Reaches 100,000 Enrollments

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Friday, April 24, 2020

With that announcement, the AGCO and Smart Serve Ontario made the decision to partner to provide free access, for a limited time, to the Smart Serve Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service Training Program.

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  • With that announcement, the AGCO and Smart Serve Ontario made the decision to partner to provide free access, for a limited time, to the Smart Serve Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service Training Program.
  • We have had such an extraordinary response from the community, job training partners, and institutions, we thank you.
  • For anyone who has already started their online training, you will still have 30-days from the date you enrolled to complete your training and certification test.
  • Source: AGCO and Smart Serve Temporarily Pause Free Registration Program -April 5, 2020
    More About Smart Serve Ontario: Smart Serve Ontario, recognized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as the official delivery agent of the Responsible Alcohol Beverage Sales and Service Training Program for Ontario.

Ontario Adopts Temporary Measures to Support Bars, Restaurants and Alcohol Retailers During the COVID-19 Situation

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is announcing a number of temporary measures to support Ontarians and businesses that have been significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19.

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  • The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is announcing a number of temporary measures to support Ontarians and businesses that have been significantly impacted by the spread of COVID-19.
  • Effective immediately, licensed restaurants and bars in Ontario may sell alcohol with food takeout and delivery orders between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 pm.
  • All active liquor licensees may immediately begin offering this service if they choose and there is no application process or fee required.
  • The holder of the liquor sales licence is accountable for the responsible sale and delivery of alcohol.