S. Grace Kerr

During a hearing regarding a proposal to refuse a ferment on premise licence, the corporate applicant called a witness out of order but had failed to provide mandatory disclosure under Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice.

The Registrar brought a motion seeking leave to discuss the testimony of the applicant's witness with the Registrar's main witness, who had not yet testified, despite a witness exclusion order.

The Board granted the motion, finding that the lack of disclosure prejudiced the Registrar's ability to prepare its case and respond to evidence.

The Board also ordered the applicant to provide the required disclosure before the hearing recommenced.

The Registrar ordered an interim suspension of the Licensee's liquor licence following an altercation at a catered event that compromised public safety.

The Licensee brought a motion to lift the interim suspension.

The Board found that the public safety concerns related specifically to the use of the caterer's endorsement at promoted events, not the operation of the licensed restaurant itself.

Balancing the prejudice to the Licensee against public safety, the Board rescinded the interim suspension subject to conditions, including the suspension of the caterer's endorsement and restricted hours of operation.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Metaforia Restaurant Café Ltd., the Board ordered mutual disclosure.

The Licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries, and both parties were ordered to complete any further disclosure 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 corporate licensee operating as XO Music Studio.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to violations including serving alcohol in unlicensed areas, exceeding capacity, permitting an intoxicated patron, and blocking a fire exit.

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

At a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar ten days prior to the hearing.

The Registrar was also ordered to complete any further disclosure ten days before the 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 provide a witness list and detailed summaries of evidence, and both parties were ordered to complete disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the registration of the respondent.

The Board ordered both the respondent and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, detailed summaries of witness evidence, and any further disclosure at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The applicant sought a liquor licence for an outdoor patio with a capacity of 40 persons.

Several neighbourhood residents objected, citing concerns about noise, particularly late at night, and potential drug use.

The Board found that the applicant had taken significant steps to address noise concerns, including soundproofing, building a fence, and implementing strict house rules.

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

The application was approved subject to conditions restricting hours of operation and noise.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an interim suspension and a notice of proposal to revoke the corporate licensee's liquor licence based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

The licensee requested a hearing and subsequently sought an adjournment to accommodate the availability of its newly retained legal counsel.

The Board granted the adjournment request but ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect in the interest of public safety until a final decision is rendered.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to revoke the respondent's liquor licence following numerous admitted breaches of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, including permitting drunkenness, locking doors during operating hours, after-hours service, and possessing off-licence liquor.

The Board found that the licensee had demonstrated a continuous pattern of non-compliance despite previous warnings and police involvement.

Concluding that the licensee lacked meaningful control over the establishment and would likely continue to operate contrary to the law, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence and ordered an interim suspension due to numerous alleged violations, including serving alcohol after hours, locking doors while patrons were inside, and failing to intervene in assaults.

Following a hearing to consider rescinding the interim suspension, the Board found that lifting the suspension would compromise public safety based on the licensee's admissions in an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect pending a final decision.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Blue Nile Restaurant Ltd. The licensee failed to appear despite being duly notified.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposed Order to refuse the registration of the registrant.

The Board ordered both the registrant and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and other disclosure at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent.

The Board ordered the respondent and the Registrar's Representative to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and other disclosure at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing date.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor delivery service licence of 8BALL DELIVERIES.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and other disclosure at least ten days prior to the yet-to-be-scheduled hearing.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 2067842 Ontario Inc. The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries to be completed no less than 10 days before the scheduled hearing date.

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

The Board ordered both the licensee and the Registrar to provide mutual disclosure, including witness lists and summaries of evidence, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered mutual disclosure.

The Licensee was ordered to provide a witness list and detailed evidence summaries, and both parties were ordered to complete further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding an appeal by the licensee of an Order of Monetary Penalty.

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

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

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice, to be completed ten days before the scheduled hearing.