Beryl Ford

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting drunkenness in the establishment, contrary to section 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend the Registrant's gaming assistant registration for two weeks under section 12 of the Gaming Control Act, 1992.

At the hearing, the parties reached an agreement.

The Board ordered that specific terms and conditions regarding the Registrant's consumer proposal and potential bankruptcy be added to her registration, and the Registrar withdrew the request for a suspension.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for violations including permitting minors to consume liquor, failing to check identification, and permitting drunkenness.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, a hearing on sanction was held.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension, while the licensee proposed a monetary penalty or a 2-3 day suspension.

The Board found the violations to be very serious and noted the lack of extenuating circumstances.

The Board ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence, emphasizing the need for specific and general deterrence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Following an inspection, AGCO inspectors observed a minor consuming beer and several patrons exhibiting signs of severe intoxication.

The Board found that the licensee failed to inspect the minor's identification, permitted the minor to consume liquor, and permitted drunkenness on the premises by failing to assess patrons and take appropriate action.

The Board concluded that the licensee contravened subsection 30(4) of the Act and subsections 41(1) and 45(1) of the Regulation.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to refuse the registration of the corporate applicant as a lottery retailer and break open ticket seller under section 10 of the Gaming Control Act, 1992.

The sole director of the applicant acknowledged that his prior gaming registration had been cancelled in 2003 and that he failed to disclose this on subsequent application forms due to a misunderstanding.

Based on this admission, the Registrar consented to the application being granted subject to conditions.

The Board set aside the Notice of Proposed Order and approved the registration, subject to conditions prohibiting the director from involvement in gaming operations and requiring his removal from the OLG retailer agreement.

The applicant, operating as the Terra Cotta Inn, applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for an additional outdoor area for 150 persons on its licensed patio.

Local residents objected to the application, citing excessive noise from outdoor events, particularly weddings, that disrupted their sleep.

The Board found that while noise was an objective risk, the applicant had demonstrated a willingness to mitigate the noise by installing new sound equipment, changing event contracts, and proposing conditions.

The Board approved the application, concluding that the objectors had not proven it was contrary to the public interest, subject to strict conditions regarding noise control, hours of operation, and decibel monitoring.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Arena Entertainment Inc. (operating as Circa) for allegedly permitting violent conduct on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

A patron was severely assaulted by a bouncer while being escorted out of the nightclub.

The Board found the patron's evidence credible and concluded that the nightclub's staff not only permitted the violent, unprovoked attack but also conspired to cover it up by delaying the police investigation and hiding the identity of the bouncer responsible.

The Board found the Licensee violated the regulation and invited submissions on penalty.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a premises in Hillsburgh, Ontario.

Several local residents objected to the application, raising concerns about parking, traffic, late-night noise, and the potential for drinking and driving.

The Board found that the applicant had taken steps to address the residents' concerns, including soundproofing the building, creating additional parking, and installing surveillance cameras.

The Board concluded that granting the liquor licence was not contrary to the public interest, provided that specific conditions regarding hours of operation, noise control, and patio use were attached to the licence.

The application was approved with conditions.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an amended decision regarding an application by a corporate licensee for an additional outdoor area.

The Board had previously approved the application with conditions.

Pursuant to Rule 2.7 of its Amended Rules of Practice, the Board amended condition 2 to clarify that on Sundays through Thursdays, the sale and service of liquor on the outdoor licensed area shall end at 9:15 p.m. and the area shall be cleared by 10:00 p.m.

The applicant applied for an additional outdoor licensed area for 33 persons at its establishment.

Several local residents objected to the application, raising concerns about potential noise, increased foot traffic, safety, and property values.

The Board found that the objectors' concerns, while genuine, were largely speculative or related to the establishment's prior ownership.

The Board approved the application, concluding that the objectors failed to prove that granting the licence was not in the public interest, but imposed several conditions on the licence to address the residents' concerns, including restrictions on hours of operation and a prohibition on amplified music.

The applicant applied for an additional outdoor licensed area for 52 persons at its establishment.

The application was opposed by local residents.

At the hearing, the objectors withdrew their objections after the parties agreed to attach specific conditions to the liquor licence.

The Board approved the application subject to conditions requiring solid fencing of specific dimensions and restricting amplified sound from the outdoor area.

Following a decision finding the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and ordering a 9-day suspension, the Board requested the licensee propose suspension dates.

The Board rejected the licensee's proposed dates in January 2010 as they fell outside the 90-day parameter, but accepted the alternate proposed dates of November 8 to 16, 2009.

The Board ordered the 9-day suspension to commence on November 8, 2009.

The applicant sought registration as a gaming supplier in the class of lottery retailer.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to refuse the application on the basis that the applicant failed to disclose previous criminal convictions and charges on his application forms.

The Board found that the applicant's criminal offences, which were related to his business practices, and his deliberate deceit on the application forms demonstrated a lack of honesty and integrity.

The application for registration was refused.

Following a finding that the licensee permitted intoxicated patrons on its premises in violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension, while the licensee proposed a monetary penalty or a three-day suspension, citing remedial measures and a generally positive past record.

The Board noted it lacked jurisdiction to order a monetary penalty.

Balancing the seriousness of the violation and a prior similar incident against the licensee's remedial efforts and long-standing record, the Board ordered a nine-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the corporate licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding Retail Sales Tax arrears of over $285,000.

The licensee admitted to the debt and proposed a payment plan, which the Board found unrealistic given the licensee's history of operating without a Vendor's Permit and failing to make payments.

The Board concluded the licensee could not reasonably be expected to be financially responsible or carry on business in accordance with the law, and ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

A hearing was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.

At the commencement of the hearing, the applicant requested that the Notice of Proposal be withdrawn due to a lack of evidence.

The Board confirmed the acceptance of the withdrawal.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Great Farini Restaurant and Bar Ltd. for allegedly permitting an underage person to have or consume liquor on the premises, contrary to subsection 30(4) of the Liquor Licence Act.

An inspector found an underage patron with false identification who stated he had consumed a drink, but later clarified he had consumed it before arriving at the establishment.

The Board found a lack of evidence that the underage person was served or consumed alcohol on the licensed premises.

The allegation was dismissed, and a related regulatory charge was withdrawn on consent.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for serving minors without checking identification and failing to clear signs of service after hours.

The licensee admitted to the facts, explaining that staff took advantage of the licensee's hospitalization.

The Board found the violations occurred and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence, to be served on dates agreed upon by the parties.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Magnum's Pub, alleging the licensee permitted drunkenness on the premises contrary to subsection 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the licensee violated the regulation with respect to two patrons who exhibited clear signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and unsteadiness.

The Board dismissed the allegation regarding a third patron, finding insufficient evidence of drunkenness despite his use of profanities when leaving.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

The Board previously found the Licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act by failing to clear signs of service after hours on two occasions.

The Registrar sought a 12 to 14-day suspension, arguing the Licensee attempted to conceal evidence.

The Licensee sought a 3-day suspension, citing financial hardship and lack of prior occurrences.

The Board ordered an 8-day suspension, noting the seriousness of repeat violations within a short period while acknowledging the lack of evidence that patrons were still consuming alcohol when inspectors arrived.