Joan Lougheed

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent establishment following the execution of police search warrants that uncovered significant quantities of cocaine, ecstasy, and percocet, along with large amounts of cash and drug paraphernalia, at both the licensed premises and the principal's residence.

The Board found that the principal had detailed knowledge of and was complicit in a drug trafficking operation based out of the licensed premises.

Concluding that the licensee breached the regulations prohibiting controlled substances on the premises and that the business would not be carried on with integrity and honesty, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The allegations arose from an incident where police, investigating an assault, were initially denied entry to the premises and later faced delays and refusal of entry when they returned.

The Board found that the licensee contravened subsection 45(1) by obstructing police during their second attempt to enter the premises.

However, the Board dismissed the allegation under subsection 45(2) regarding the failure to facilitate an inspection, finding insufficient evidence that the licensee deliberately withheld surveillance tapes.

Submissions on penalty were invited.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to refuse the applicant's registration as a gaming assistant due to his numerous convictions under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act.

At the hearing, the parties submitted agreed Terms of Registration.

The Board accepted the withdrawal of the Notice of Proposed Order and ordered that the applicant's registration be subject to strict reporting conditions regarding any future charges, convictions, or workplace disciplinary actions.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the ferment on premise licence of Cooks Bay Fine Wines Inc. The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to provide mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

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

The licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries 10 days before the hearing, and the Registrar was ordered to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment, alleging a violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 for permitting drunkenness.

The allegations stemmed from a police visit to the premises following a domestic dispute call, where officers observed two individuals outside the establishment who appeared intoxicated.

The Board found that the police evidence was inconsistent and lacked detailed investigation, as officers did not enter the premises or observe alcohol consumption.

The Board accepted the respondent's evidence that the individuals had consumed minimal alcohol and that health issues may have contributed to signs of intoxication.

The Board concluded that the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the individuals were intoxicated in the licensed premises or that the licensee permitted drunkenness.

The allegations were dismissed.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence for 30 days, alleging a failure to take reasonable measures to deter disorderly conduct outside the premises.

Following an early closing, a large crowd gathered outside the establishment and a fight broke out, requiring significant police intervention.

The Board dismissed the allegations, finding that while disorderly conduct occurred in the vicinity of the premises involving at least two patrons, the Licensee had reasonable measures in place, including well-trained security staff and established closing protocols.

The Board concluded the Licensee's obligations ended when the establishment was cleared and staff reasonably assessed the remaining crowd as calm before leaving.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence, alleging that the Licensee permitted drunkenness on its premises.

The allegations arose after a patron left the establishment and was involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision while driving the wrong way on a divided highway.

The patron exhibited significant signs of intoxication at the accident scene and registered a high blood alcohol concentration.

However, upon reviewing extensive video surveillance from the establishment and hearing testimony from staff, the Board found no evidence that the patron exhibited signs of intoxication while on the premises.

The Board concluded there was insufficient evidence that the Licensee's staff knew or ought to have known the patron was intoxicated, and dismissed the allegations.

The applicant applied for an additional outdoor licensed area for 12 persons at its restaurant.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application due to written objections from residents.

At the hearing, no objectors attended, but the Board considered their written submissions.

The Board approved the application subject to conditions, including no music on the patio, the construction of an acoustical fence, no smoking, and a 10:00 p.m. closing time.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Kaytoo Restaurant & Bar.

The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to complete disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries by April 18, 2011, ahead of the scheduled hearing in May 2011.

The licensee appealed an Order of Monetary Penalty issued by the Registrar.

At the hearing, the Registrar withdrew the allegations in the Order of Monetary Penalty because the licensee had surrendered its liquor licence.

The Board confirmed the acceptance of the withdrawal.

The Board previously ordered a 14-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for a violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The licensee appealed the decision and obtained a stay, but the appeal was subsequently dismissed on consent and the stay lifted.

The Board issued this order to set the dates for the 14-day suspension, commencing on January 30, 2011.

The Licensee applied to amend a condition on its liquor licence regarding outdoor security requirements.

The Registrar proposed to refuse the application due to written objections from neighbours.

At the hearing, the Licensee presented evidence of proactive measures taken since assuming ownership, including moving the smoking area, coordinating with taxis, and maintaining a positive relationship with police.

The Board found the Licensee had acted responsibly and acknowledged the financial hardship of maintaining outdoor security during winter months with low attendance.

The Board rescinded the original condition and ordered new conditions requiring outdoor security only during peak summer months and specific holiday weekends.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an Order of Monetary Penalty of $2,000 to the licensee for permitting drunkenness on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

Police officers observed a highly intoxicated female patron lying in a VIP booth shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve.

The licensee appealed the order, arguing that staff were distracted by cleaning up confetti and did not see the patron.

The Board confirmed the Registrar's decision, finding that the patron was clearly intoxicated and that the licensee knew or ought to have known of her condition given the staffing levels in the area.

The $2,000 monetary penalty was upheld.

The applicant applied for additional indoor and outdoor capacities for its licensed premises.

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

At the hearing, the applicant and an objector reached an agreement on conditions.

The Board approved the application for additional capacity subject to the agreed conditions, including limiting the capacity increase on the Murray Street patio and withdrawing the request for the Parent Street patio.

The applicant resort applied for an additional licensed outdoor area for its liquor licence.

Local residents and the Town of Collingwood objected, citing a history of severe noise disturbances from previous outdoor events that had only been resolved when the applicant constructed a sound-proof banquet hall.

The Board found the application premature, noting that the applicant had not yet applied for a required site plan amendment from the Town, nor provided necessary noise and acoustical studies.

Concluding that granting the licence without these safeguards was not in the public interest, the Board denied the application.

The applicant sought a liquor licence for a Caribbean restaurant.

Local residents objected to the application, expressing concerns about parking, noise, garbage, and the potential for the establishment to operate as a sports bar rather than a restaurant.

The Board noted that the existing zoning permitted a licensed restaurant and that the applicant had been responsive to community concerns, including repairing the ventilation system and removing 'sports bar' signage.

Finding no evidence to support denying the licence, the Board approved the application subject to conditions restricting hours of alcohol service, requiring food service, and mandating noise control measures.

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

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that the licensee straight-armed a neighbour causing injuries, thereby breaching subsection 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of the respondent licensee due to multiple infractions, including serving drunken patrons, serving a minor, overcrowding, fights, and failing to cooperate with inspectors.

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 60-day suspension of the licence, with conditions regarding the transfer or surrender of the licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence, alleging that the licensee permitted disorderly conduct and failed to facilitate an inspection.

During a routine inspection, patrons became uncooperative and verbally abusive when asked for identification by inspectors.

The Board found that while the patrons' behaviour was disorderly, the licensee's staff attempted to assist the inspectors and did not obstruct the inspection.

The allegations were dismissed.