S. Grace Kerr

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for a restaurant and lounge.

The City of Toronto and a local residents' association initially objected but reached a consent agreement with the applicant.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the application subject to numerous conditions, including noise control measures, patio restrictions, and a prohibition on operating as a nightclub.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor license for serving intoxicated patrons.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting the breach and a Joint Submission proposing a 21-day suspension, but disagreed on the dates the suspension should be served.

The Board ordered the 21-day suspension to be served during the licensee's busy summer season (June to July) to ensure the sanction was meaningful and effective, rejecting the licensee's request to serve it during the off-season.

The applicant applied for a liquor license for its establishment.

Local residents objected, citing concerns about noise, garbage, traffic, and underage drinking.

The Registrar took no position.

The Board found that the objectors' concerns were generalized and not directly related to the applicant's operation, noting that no complaints had ever been made to the municipality or police regarding the establishment.

The Board concluded that granting the license was in the public interest and approved the application without conditions.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of The Silver Rail for permitting the consumption of liquor after hours.

The licensee appeared self-represented and agreed to a statement of facts admitting the violation.

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

The applicant, a second mortgagee in possession, applied for a liquor sales licence for a pub previously operated by his son and daughter-in-law.

The municipality and local residents objected based on a history of noise bylaw violations and rowdy behaviour under the previous management.

The Board found that the historical concerns related to the previous owners and that the applicant had a responsible plan to operate the business.

The Board approved the application subject to a condition prohibiting the previous owners from having any involvement with the establishment or being allowed on the premises.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse to renew the liquor delivery licence of the licensee.

The proposal was based on alleged violations of sections 6(2)(a), (d), and (e) of the Liquor Licence Act, stemming from the licensee's failure to disclose past criminal convictions and bankruptcies on his Personal History Reports.

The Board found that the licensee's significant past debt, recent criminal convictions for sexual assault, and admission to making false statements on his applications demonstrated a lack of financial responsibility, honesty, and integrity.

The Board concluded that the licensee violated the Act and ordered that the licence not be renewed.

The applicant applied for additional indoor and outdoor licensed areas for its restaurant.

The City of Hamilton objected on the grounds that it would negatively impact a fragile neighbourhood, but failed to send a representative to the hearing.

A local resident also objected based on an incident with inebriated individuals outside the premises, but could not link them to the applicant's establishment.

The Board found that the applicant operated a thriving business with no history of complaints or police charges.

The Board concluded that the objectors failed to prove that granting the application would be contrary to the public interest and approved the application.

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

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list, witness statements, and evidence summaries to the Registrar's Representative 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar's Representative was also ordered to complete any further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Stampede Corral Restaurant.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and statements, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent following a fight between two patrons.

The licensee admitted to the facts and the violation of subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for Meco's Sports Bar & Eatery.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application, alleging violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

The matter was resolved on consent, with the parties agreeing to attach special conditions to the licence excluding a specific individual from the premises and prohibiting them from being an officer, director, or shareholder of the corporate applicant.

The Board approved the application subject to these conditions.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a pub and restaurant.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application after receiving letters of objection from local residents citing concerns about safety, property values, and drunk driving.

The Board found that the objectors' concerns were speculative and not directly related to the application or the proposed operation of the establishment.

The Board accepted evidence that the establishment would be welcomed and responsibly run, and approved the application.