Allan Higdon

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence, alleging breaches of O. Reg. 719/90 regarding the posting of a suspension placard.

During a 60-day suspension, an inspector found the placard posted but altered to obscure the word 'narcotics' as the reason for suspension.

The Board found that the licensee breached s. 55(1) because the sign 'provided by the Board' was not posted in its original form.

However, the Board declined to find a breach of s. 55(2), as the sign remained visible from the exterior despite the alteration.

Written submissions on disposition were requested.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the corporate licensee, alleging a breach of a licence condition.

The condition prohibited two specific individuals from being involved in the business or permitted on the premises.

During a police inspection, one of the prohibited individuals was found managing the premises.

The licensee argued this was due to a misunderstanding of the condition's duration following a previous 60-day suspension.

The Board found a breach of the condition but, accepting the misunderstanding as a mitigating factor, ordered a 30-day suspension rather than revocation, and added a condition requiring a meeting with the local inspector and police.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the corporate licensee to provide disclosure to the Registrar's counsel in accordance with the Rules of Practice.

The disclosure, including a witness list, summary of witnesses' evidence, and all documentation to be used by the licensee, was ordered to be provided by August 14, 2007, in relation to ongoing proceedings regarding proposals to suspend and revoke the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Charley Fitzwhiskey's Tap and Eatery.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that patrons consumed liquor on the patio after hours, many were drunk, one threw a bottle at a police officer, and minors consumed liquor.

The Board accepted the joint submission, suspending the licence for 28 days and adding a condition that alcohol on the patio must be served in plastic stemware.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises and serving liquor to two minors, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 17-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Board previously ordered a 5-day suspension of the respondent's liquor licence and requested the licensee propose suspension dates.

The licensee failed to propose acceptable dates.

The Board issued an order imposing the 5-day suspension to commence on April 10, 2007.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to revoke the liquor licence of the Cabbagetown Restaurant & Bar.

The Board heard evidence from police, local residents, and community representatives regarding rampant drug trafficking, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct at the premises.

The Board found that the licensee permitted drug sales and drunkenness, failed to retain liquor purchase records, and that the continuation of the licence was contrary to the public interest.

The liquor licence was revoked immediately.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 1528433 Ontario Limited, operating as Cadillac Tavern.

The licensee admitted to permitting drunken patrons on the premises and serving liquor to an intoxicated minor.

The Board accepted a joint submission from the parties and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed a 14-day suspension of the respondent's liquor licence for violations including keeping and permitting unauthorized liquor on the premises.

Following a hearing where findings of violation were made, the Board considered the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 7-10 day suspension, while the respondent's principal requested a one-day suspension, noting his candour in admitting an employee brought unauthorized liquor onto the premises.

The Board found a 7-10 day penalty too harsh given the circumstances and ordered a 5-day suspension of the liquor licence as a matter of specific and general deterrence.

The Board previously ordered a 60-day suspension of the respondent's liquor licence and requested the licensee propose suspension dates.

The licensee failed to provide proposed dates.

The Board ordered the 60-day suspension to commence on March 7, 2007.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Club Paris Inc., the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered both the corporate licensee and the Registrar to complete their respective disclosure obligations ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence and revoke a caterer's endorsement.

The Board ordered the corporate licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's counsel 10 days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar's counsel to complete any further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a procedural order.

The corporate licensee and the Registrar were ordered to complete disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Following a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence and add conditions, the Board ordered the corporate licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's counsel 10 days before the hearing.

The Registrar was also ordered to complete any further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

The Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming sought to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent after her employees obstructed police officers conducting an inspection and failed to clear signs of service within 45 minutes of closing.

The licensee did not provide submissions on sanction.

The Board found the obstruction to be overt and aggressive, noting the licensee was present and failed to intervene.

Emphasizing the seriousness of obstructing an inspection, the Board ordered a 60-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The licensee brought a motion to reopen the hearing to introduce fresh evidence, including five new witnesses and a petition, regarding the public interest aspect of a proposal to revoke its liquor licence.

The Board applied the two-part test from Sagaz and dismissed the motion, finding that the proposed evidence would not change the outcome of the hearing and could have been obtained prior to the hearing with reasonable diligence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent, operating as The New Buffalo Restaurant, alleging breaches of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to permitting drunkenness and disorderly conduct after two drunken patrons left the premises and fought, and failing to produce keys for a locked fridge.

The Board accepted the joint submission, suspending the licence for 15 days and adding a condition requiring the person in charge to have keys to all areas and appliances.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of The New Buffalo Restaurant for permitting drunkenness and failing to facilitate an inspection.

The hearing proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found a breach of s. 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90 and ordered a 15-day suspension of the licence, along with a condition requiring the person in charge to have keys to all areas of the premises.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.

The corporate licensee and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice at least ten days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent for failing to display a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning sign and failing to retain receipts for the sale of liquor.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.