Joan Lougheed

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke and suspend the liquor licence of the respondent nightclub after a patron brought a firearm into the premises and discharged it.

Following an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board found the licensee breached section 45.2 of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board ordered a five-day suspension of the liquor licence and imposed extensive security and operational conditions on the licence.

The Board issued an amending order on consent to correct a condition attached to a liquor licence for Midpoint Bistro.

The applicant's representative advised that the previously submitted conditions were missing a part of one condition regarding noise control.

The resident objector agreed to the proposed amendment.

The Board amended the condition to require the licensee to contain sound waves within the premises and abide by the City of Toronto noise by-law.

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

Following a hearing, the Board found that the licensee violated the regulations by permitting an intoxicated patron to remain on the premises and allowing patrons to consume alcohol in unlicensed areas on two separate dates.

One allegation of permitting drunkenness was dismissed as the patron's conduct was not found to be disorderly.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

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

Following an inspection by AGCO inspectors and police, the establishment was alleged to have permitted drunkenness, allowed a minor to enter and consume liquor, and permitted liquor in an unlicensed area.

The Board found that the evidence of the inspectors and police officers was credible and established that the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.

The parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts in which the licensee admitted to violating subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

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

The applicant, operating as Karma, applied for an additional outdoor area for 20 persons under the Liquor Licence Act.

Local residents objected to the application, citing existing noise issues from the establishment and neighboring businesses.

The Registrar took no position.

The Board found that the objectors' evidence was largely general and not specific to the applicant, who had a clean record with police and by-law enforcement.

The Board approved the application subject to five noise-control conditions previously imposed by the City of Mississauga.

Following a finding that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, the Board ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates which were acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on June 8, 2009.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for an outdoor patio with a capacity of 28 persons.

Resident objectors opposed the application, primarily citing concerns about potential noise and smoke from patrons on the patio, which would be located near their residences.

The Board found that while the residents' concerns were genuine, they were based on speculation about potential negative impacts and did not establish that granting the licence was contrary to the public interest.

The Board approved the application subject to several conditions agreed to by the applicant, including a prohibition on music, a 9:00 p.m. last call, and a 10:00 p.m. closure time, to mitigate the residents' concerns.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor license for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act, including serving alcohol after hours, permitting drunkenness, and obstructing an inspection.

Police officers observed the owner serving beer after hours and attempting to conceal the evidence by having her husband pour it down the sink.

The officers also observed intoxicated patrons.

The Licensee admitted to the breaches.

The Board found the breaches were serious and deliberate, but noted the Licensee's intention to sell the business.

The Board ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor license.

The applicants applied for a liquor licence for a restaurant.

A resident objected to the application, citing concerns about noise and the concentration of licensed establishments in the area.

The applicants and the neighbourhood association agreed to a set of conditions, including the withdrawal of a patio request, and the ward councillor withdrew his objection.

The tribunal found that the resident objector did not provide evidence directly related to the operation of the premises and that the public interest concerns had been addressed.

The application was approved subject to the agreed conditions.

The licensee requested an amendment to the dates of a 15-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board.

With the consent of the Registrar's representative, the Board granted the request and amended the suspension to commence on May 7, 2009, instead of May 5, 2009.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) and paragraph 50(c) of O. Reg. 719/90 and ordered a 15-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 15-day suspension to commence on May 5, 2009, and continue until May 20, 2009.

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

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the respondent permitted unlawful gambling during a private party, failed to illuminate fire exit lights, and permitted intoxicated patrons on the premises.

The Board found the respondent breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Taking into account the respondent's prior suspension history and mitigating factors, the Board ordered a 15-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Following a finding that the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act and a subsequent order for a 14-day suspension, the Board accepted the licensee's proposed suspension dates.

The Board ordered the liquor licence suspended for 14 consecutive days commencing March 15, 2009.

The Board previously found the Licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act by over-serving a patron who was subsequently involved in a motor vehicle accident, and violated regulations regarding public safety.

The Registrar sought a 21-day suspension, while the Licensee proposed a maximum of four days.

Weighing the serious nature of the violations against the fact that this was a first violation for a reasonably diligent and remorseful licence-holder, the Board ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

The Board ordered both the Registrar and the Licensee to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

The Board issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence due to noise disturbances and the licensee being intoxicated on the premises.

Following an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board found the licensee breached sections 45(1) and 46 of O. Reg. 719/90.

The Board ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence and added conditions prohibiting temporary extensions and requiring industrial waste containers for garbage.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an interim suspension of the respondent's liquor licence in the interest of public safety.

Following a hearing, the Board ordered that the interim suspension be rescinded subject to the licensee meeting several strict security conditions.

These conditions included maintaining a functional video surveillance system, requiring all patrons to pass through a metal detector, conducting security sweeps, and adhering to entertainment establishment standards.

Following a finding that the licensee violated subsection 30(4) of the Liquor Licence Act by failing to prevent a minor from consuming alcohol on the premises, the Board received written submissions on sanction.

The Registrar sought a 7 to 10-day suspension, noting a prior infraction, while the licensee requested a 3-day suspension.

The Board emphasized the licensee's responsibility to monitor all patrons and ensure alcohol is not provided to minors by others.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.