Beryl Ford

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor license for allegedly permitting an intoxicated person on the premises, contrary to s. 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

At the hearing, liquor inspectors testified to observing an intoxicated patron inside the establishment, while the licensee's staff claimed the patron had been ejected earlier and only briefly returned for a coat.

The Board found the licensee's witnesses lacked credibility and accepted the inspectors' evidence.

The Board concluded the licensee violated the regulation and invited submissions on penalty.

The applicant, Northwood Inn (2005) Inc., applied for an additional indoor licensed capacity of 61 patrons.

Local residents objected to the application, citing ongoing issues with noise, unruly crowds, and late-night disturbances outside the premises.

The applicant argued that the increased indoor capacity would allow patrons to wait inside rather than loitering outside, thereby reducing noise and disturbances.

The Board found that the additional licensed space was a responsible attempt to reconfigure indoor space and reduce noise complaints.

The application was approved, subject to a condition requiring two security persons to be stationed outside the building on Friday and Saturday nights to maintain order.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence for keeping unauthorized liquor for sale and failing to post a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning sign.

At the hearing, the parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee sold wine without requiring the purchaser to participate in the making process, failed to include required invoice information, and improperly stored and advertised wine, in violation of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the liquor licence of Sang's Great Food Ltd. for serving beer in teapots after hours.

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

The Board found the licensee breached s. 25(1) of O. Reg. 719/90 and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the respondent's liquor licence due to significant arrears in remitting Retail Sales Tax.

The respondent admitted to owing over $60,000 to the Ministry of Revenue and failing to honour multiple payment plans, citing personal financial difficulties following her father's death.

The Board found the respondent in breach of section 6 of the Liquor Licence Act.

Despite significant reservations, the Board ordered the licence revoked effective August 31, 2007, unless the respondent paid all outstanding debts and submitted all delinquent filings by that date.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for additional outdoor capacity of 68 for its premises.

A resident objected to the application, prompting a hearing.

At the hearing, the parties presented Minutes of Settlement wherein the objector withdrew his objection in exchange for conditions being placed on the licence regarding noise control and patio supervision.

The Board approved the application subject to the agreed-upon conditions.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the licensee operating as 'The Still' due to an incident involving drunken and disorderly patrons and a fight.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding a breach of subsection 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90.

The Board ordered a seven-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition requiring a minimum of four visibly identifiable trained security personnel on duty during specified hours on Friday and Saturday nights from May to October.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Hoops Sports Bar & Grill, alleging the Licensee permitted disorderly conduct in violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The allegations stemmed from an incident where unknown individuals entered the establishment and started a fight.

The Board found that the incident was an unprovoked surprise attack and that the Manager responded quickly to control the situation and call for help.

The Board concluded that the Licensee did not permit the disorderly conduct and dismissed the alleged breach.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Penthouse Restaurant and Tavern and to refuse to remove certain conditions.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee permitted drunkenness and failed to clear signs of service after hours.

Based on a Joint Submission on Disposition, the tribunal ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The tribunal also ordered the removal of absolute prohibitions on a dance floor and live music, replacing them with modified conditions allowing temporary setups for up to 12 special occasions per year with advance notice to police and the AGCO.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review a liquor licence application by Diamond In The Sky Inc., alleging violations of the Liquor Licence Act regarding financial responsibility and past conduct.

The Registrar suspected the Applicant was a front for a former owner with a history of financial issues.

The Board found no evidence connecting the Applicant to the former owner and accepted the Applicant's explanations for past financial and criminal issues.

The Board approved the liquor licence application with a condition excluding the former owner from the premises.

The applicant, 1398096 Ontario Ltd., applied for a liquor licence to operate Blue Nites Sports Bar.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application.

At the hearing, the applicant advised the Board that it wished to withdraw the application.

The Registrar consented to the withdrawal and withdrew the Notice of Proposal on a without prejudice basis.

The Board accepted the withdrawal of the application.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a small establishment with an indoor capacity of 24.

Local residents objected, citing concerns about noise, parking, and rowdyism in their quiet residential neighbourhood.

The Board found that the applicant had a history of responsibly operating a larger licensed establishment without incident.

The objectors' concerns were deemed speculative.

The Board approved the application, subject to a condition requiring the installation of video surveillance equipment.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for serving intoxicated patrons.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found that the licensee breached section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

Accepting the joint submission, the Board ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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

The licensee failed to submit proposed dates within the provided timeframe.

Consequently, the Board ordered the four-day suspension to commence on July 6, 2007.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the Registrant's gaming registration.

At the hearing, the parties agreed to amend the proposed suspension from two weeks to one week.

The Registrant admitted to the allegations in the Notice of Proposed Order.

The Board confirmed the amended order and directed a seven-day suspension of the registration.

The Registrant, a casino table dealer, had her gaming assistant registration immediately suspended by the Registrar after she was charged in the United States with the illegal distribution of 60,000 tablets of MDMA.

The Registrant requested a hearing before the Board, claiming she was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time and unaware of the drug transaction.

The Board found her explanation implausible and noted her refusal to release wiretap tapes or transcripts.

Concluding that the charges significantly compromised the public trust and the standards of honesty and integrity required for casino employment, the Board confirmed the immediate suspension pending the conclusion of the criminal and regulatory processes.

The Registrar issued an Order of Immediate Suspension of the Registrant's gaming assistant registration following his conviction for sexual assault.

The Registrant requested a hearing before the Board.

The Board heard evidence that the criminal trial and sentence were highly unusual, with the Crown proceeding summarily and the judge ordering probation and restitution rather than incarceration.

The Registrant had appealed the conviction.

Co-workers testified to the Registrant's excellent work ethic, honesty, and integrity over four and a half years of employment since the charges were laid.

The Board concluded the Registrant did not pose a threat to the public and revoked the immediate suspension.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the licensee based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, including permitting an intoxicated person on the premises, failing to clear signs of alcohol service, and permitting underage consumption.

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

The Board found the licensee breached the Act and regulations, suspended the licence for 17 days, and added conditions to the licence regarding security cameras and security staff requirements.

The Registrar issued an Order of Immediate Suspension suspending the registration of the Registrant as a gaming assistant.

The Registrant requested a hearing before the Board.

After considering the evidence and submissions, the Board revoked the Order of Immediate Suspension and ordered the immediate reinstatement of the Registrant's registration, with reasons to follow.