Eleanor Meslin

The Applicant sought to renew its liquor licence, which the Registrar proposed to refuse based on past and present conduct, including multiple overcrowding violations and outstanding criminal charges against the true owner.

The Board found that the Applicant's history of multiple breaches of the Liquor Licence Act within a brief period demonstrated a wanton disregard for public safety and indicated that the Licensee was ungovernable.

The Board concluded there were reasonable grounds to believe the Applicant would not carry on business in accordance with the law and with honesty and integrity, and refused to renew the licence.

Sushi District Inc. applied for an additional outdoor area liquor licence for its restaurant.

The application was opposed by a neighbouring property owner who raised concerns primarily about garbage disposal and the potential for the restaurant to become a nightclub.

The Board found that the objector's concerns were not supported by direct evidence and that the applicant had taken appropriate steps to manage its garbage.

The Board concluded that granting the licence was in the public interest and approved the application without the conditions proposed by the objector.

The applicant's request for costs was denied as the Board lacked the jurisdiction to award them.

The Applicant, operating an Irish pub called Ceili Cottage, applied to the AGCO to remove and change certain conditions on its liquor licence, including extending the patio closing time to midnight, increasing patio capacity to 60, and allowing ambient background music.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the application based on objections from local residents.

After a hearing, the Board found that the Applicant had demonstrated a change in circumstances and that the requested changes, except for a proposed exception allowing smokers to remain on the patio with drinks until closing, were in the public interest.

The Board approved the application to remove and change the conditions, noting the establishment's responsible operation and significant community support over its first year.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, including permitting intoxicated patrons, a fight on the premises, and patrons exiting with alcohol.

The parties reached an agreement admitting the violations.

The Board accepted the agreement and ordered a 9-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a premises in Toronto.

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

At the hearing, the City of Toronto supported the application subject to agreed-upon conditions.

The objectors' concerns were resolved by the withdrawal of the patio application and the inclusion of conditions regarding future transfers.

The Board approved the application subject to the agreed conditions.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence for breaches of the Liquor Licence Act.

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

The Board found that the licensee breached sections 6(2)(a) and 6(2)(d) of the Act.

Accepting the joint submission, the Board ordered the licensee to make monthly payments of $1,500 to the Ministry of Revenue until its arrears are paid in full, failing which an expedited hearing may be convened.

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

The Board requested the licensee to propose suspension dates.

The licensee proposed dates that were acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the 14-day suspension to commence on July 5, 2010.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence after police found off-licence liquor on the premises and the licensee failed to provide purchase receipts.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, and ordered a 5-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 for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, specifically serving alcohol after hours, failing to clear signs of service, and obstructing an inspection.

The licensee did not attend the hearing, which proceeded ex parte.

The Board accepted the inspectors' evidence that the licensee delayed opening the door to hide signs of service and that alcohol was served after 2:00 a.m.

Given a prior similar infraction and the obstruction, the Board 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 liquor licence of Lee's Palace for an alleged violation of section 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee permitted 499 people in an area licensed for 442 people.

The Board accepted the joint submission on disposition and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Arena Entertainment Inc., operating as CIRCA.

Following several days of hearings, the Licensee was placed into receivership and ceased operations.

The Registrar requested that the proceedings be adjourned sine die pending the outcome of the Licensee's bankruptcy proceedings.

The Board granted the request and adjourned the proceedings sine die.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Kool Holdings Inc., operating as This is London.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee permitted drunkenness and failed to facilitate police investigations.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licences of two numbered companies operating as Level Night Club, Mansion, and The Suite Night Club in Toronto.

The allegations included permitting drunkenness, permitting the use of controlled substances (marijuana), permitting minors to consume liquor, exceeding capacity, and permitting the removal of liquor.

The licensees and the Registrar submitted Agreed Statements of Fact and Joint Submissions Regarding Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submissions, finding violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The Board ordered a 21-day suspension of both liquor licences, to be served concurrently.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, and ordered a seven-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on March 28, 2010.

Following a finding that the Licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations by permitting a large disturbance and serving a minor who was subsequently injured, the Board considered the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 12-day suspension, while the Licensee requested a minimum sentence due to remedial actions taken.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence, noting the seriousness of the incident but acknowledging the Licensee's lack of prior record and remedial efforts.

Following a hearing, the Board found the Licensee in violation of section 29 and subsection 25(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a five-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed suspension dates that were acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the five-day suspension to commence on March 6, 2010.

The Board issued an order to correct a typographical error in its previous decision dated January 6, 2010, which suspended the respondent's liquor licence.

Pursuant to Rule 2.6 of its Revised Rules of Practice, the Board amended paragraph 168 to accurately reflect its finding that the licensee failed to ensure reasonable measures were in place to deter disorderly conduct.

Following a finding that the licensee violated the regulations by failing to clear signs of service and selling liquor outside prescribed hours, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension, arguing that the after-hours service contributed to a patron's injury.

The licensee requested a 1-to-3-day suspension, noting its lack of prior record and admission of the clearing infraction.

The Board rejected the Registrar's argument regarding the injury due to lack of evidence, considered the licensee's clean record, and ordered a 5-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence following a large fight outside the premises and allegations of underage drinking.

The Board found that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations by failing to have adequate security to deter disorderly conduct, permitting violent conduct on the premises, and serving alcohol to a minor.

The Board dismissed the allegation that the licensee permitted patrons to remove liquor from the premises due to insufficient evidence.

Written submissions on penalty were requested.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the liquor licence of a nightclub, alleging that the licensee permitted a patron to possess marijuana on the premises.

Police officers testified they observed a patron rolling what they believed to be a marijuana cigarette, but the substance was destroyed and not tested.

The Board dismissed the allegation, finding that the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the substance was marijuana, as the evidence relied heavily on uncorroborated hearsay and the officers' notes and testimonies contained inconsistencies.