Liquor licence suspended for 5 days after licensee admitted to exceeding maximum capacity.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Central Bar & Grill for allegedly exceeding its maximum capacity, contrary to section 43 of O. Reg. 719/90.
At the hearing, the Licensee admitted to the over-crowding violation.
The tribunal found that the violation occurred and, considering the Licensee's cooperation and remedial measures, ordered a 5-day suspension of the liquor licence rather than the 10-day suspension sought by the Registrar.
City of Toronto granted party status in liquor licence application hearing.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding an application by a restaurant and bar for a liquor licence.
The City of Toronto requested party status in the matter.
The Board granted the City of Toronto party status and ordered all parties to disclose their witness lists and evidence summaries ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.
Liquor licence suspended for 17 days for permitting drunkenness and promoting immoderate consumption.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent licensee for permitting drunken patrons and selling reduced-price liquor shots.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting the breaches of subsections 20(1) and 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.
The Board accepted the joint submission on disposition and ordered a 17-day suspension of the liquor licence.
City of Toronto granted intervenor status on consent in liquor licence application; hearing rescheduled.
At a pre-hearing teleconference regarding an application for additional licensed areas by a liquor licensee, the City of Toronto requested party status.
The licensee consented and the Registrar took no position.
The Board granted the City party status as an intervenor and rescheduled the hearing to accommodate witness availability, setting out a disclosure schedule for all parties.
Liquor licence granted for off-track wagering premises despite community objections regarding proximity to a mosque.
The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a premises intended to operate as an off-track wagering business.
Local residents objected to the application, primarily citing the establishment's close proximity to a mosque and religious school, and expressing moral and social concerns regarding alcohol and gambling.
The City of Toronto initially objected but withdrew its opposition after the applicant agreed to several conditions.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the application, finding that the objectors failed to establish that granting the licence was contrary to the public interest, as their concerns were largely speculative and the applicant demonstrated a willingness to minimize negative community impacts.
The licence was granted subject to conditions, including a prohibition on an outdoor patio.
Procedural order issued setting mutual disclosure deadlines ahead of a liquor licence suspension hearing.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent.
Following a pre-hearing teleconference, the Vice-Chair issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists, summaries of evidence, and police notes, at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Board ordered mutual disclosure 10 days prior to liquor licence suspension hearing.
A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Trasheteria.
The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witnesses and evidence at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for permitting drunken patrons and failing to clear signs of service.
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 regulations.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that drunken patrons were permitted on the premises and signs of service were not cleared by the required time.
The Board found the licensee breached sections 29 and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Accepting the joint submission on disposition, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Party status granted to City of Toronto and residents association in liquor licence application.
At a pre-hearing teleconference regarding an application for additional licensed areas by Blurr Night Club, the Board granted party status to the City of Toronto and the King-Spadina Residents Association on consent.
The Board also set disclosure deadlines for all parties ahead of the scheduled hearing.
Liquor licence suspended for five days for serving an intoxicated person and fire exit violation.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for serving an intoxicated person and having a non-working fire exit.
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 section 50(c) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Accepting the joint submission, the Board ordered a five-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for three days after licensees admitted a minor consumed alcohol on premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondents' establishment, Vintage Sports Lounge, alleging that a minor consumed alcohol on the premises.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, in which the respondents admitted to a violation of subsection 30(4) of the Liquor Licence Act.
The Board accepted the joint submission, ordering a three-day suspension of the liquor licence and adding a condition prohibiting minors in the establishment after 8:00 p.m. daily.
Liquor licence suspended for 15 days for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent licensee for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.
Following an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board found the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
The Board ordered a 15-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Allegations of permitting drunken patrons dismissed due to insufficient evidence and credible explanations from licensee.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Alfie's Bar & Grill for 14 days, alleging violations of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 for permitting drunken patrons on the premises on two occasions.
Following a hearing, the Board found the evidence of the inspectors insufficient to establish on a balance of probabilities that the patrons were intoxicated, particularly given the credible explanations provided by the licensee's manager and the lack of corroborating police evidence.
The allegations were dismissed.
Liquor licence revoked ex-parte due to significant retail sales tax arrears and financial irresponsibility.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to revoke the respondent's liquor licence due to significant retail sales tax arrears and a history of non-compliance.
The respondent failed to attend the hearing, which proceeded ex-parte.
The Board found that the respondent's failure to pay over $44,000 in tax arrears and repeated issuance of NSF cheques demonstrated financial irresponsibility and a failure to conduct business in accordance with the law.
The Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 14 days for allowing patrons to remove liquor to an unlicensed area.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Vic's Place.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that patrons were allowed to remove liquor to an unlicensed outdoor area, in breach of subsection 34(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.
The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspension dates amended on consent due to previously provided incorrect dates.
The Licensee's representative requested an amendment to the dates of a 30-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board, noting that incorrect dates had been provided.
With the consent of the Registrar's representative, the Board issued an amending order changing the suspension period to commence on June 27, 2008, and continue until July 27, 2008.
Board amends liquor licence suspension dates on consent due to representative's scheduling error.
The Licensee requested an amendment to a previous Board decision that suspended its liquor licence for seven days, noting that its representative had provided incorrect dates for the suspension period at the original hearing.
With the consent of the Registrar's representative, the Board issued an amending order changing the suspension dates to commence on June 27, 2008, and continue until July 4, 2008.
Liquor licence suspended for 19 days following admission of permitting drunken patrons on premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Balmer Motor Hotel.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that drunken patrons were permitted on the licensed premises on two occasions, in violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 19-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Board ordered mutual disclosure 10 days prior to liquor licence revocation hearing.
At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario established a timetable for disclosure.
The licensee and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other required materials at least ten days prior to the scheduled three-day hearing.
Mutual disclosure of witness lists and police notes ordered 10 days prior to liquor licence suspension hearing.
At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.
The licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries, and the Registrar was ordered to disclose any available notes from a third police officer, both to be completed 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.