AGCO 2007

Following the dismissal of the licensee's appeal by the Divisional Court, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the 14-day suspension of the liquor licence for Armani's Nightclub to commence on January 2, 2008.

The applicant applied for additional licensed areas for its premises.

Several objectors, including a condominium corporation and local residents, opposed the application.

At the hearing, the parties presented an agreement whereby the applicant agreed to certain conditions, including soundproofing measures and noise control, in exchange for the withdrawal of the objections.

The Board accepted the agreement and approved the application subject to the agreed-upon conditions.

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

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

At a pre-hearing conference regarding notices of proposal to suspend a liquor licence and refuse its transfer, neither the licensee nor the applicant attended.

The Board ordered the licensee to provide a list of witnesses, summaries of their evidence, and further disclosure to the Registrar's representative 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

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

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered both the licensee and the Registrar to complete disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least ten 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 establishment.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to incidents of drunkenness, underage drinking, and an assault involving an off-duty employee.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 45-day suspension of the liquor licence, along with a condition prohibiting persons under 19 years of age from being in the premises after 10:00 p.m.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding an application by Andy Poolhall Inc. for additional licensed areas.

The Board ordered an adjournment of the hearing date on consent, granted party status to objectors Clifford Ottaway and the 301 Markham Street Condominium Corporation, deferred Robert Vipond's request for objector status, and set deadlines for witness and evidence disclosure.

The Registrar issued Notices of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence and refuse its transfer due to overcrowding, permitting drunkenness, and failing to control a fight at the licensed premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board approved the transfer of the liquor licence to the new applicant and ordered a 14-day suspension of the licence, in accordance with the joint submission.

The Registrar issued Notices of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence and liquor delivery licence, along with immediate suspensions under s. 15(6) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The licensee requested a hearing, but the proposed dates were inconvenient for their representative.

By agreement of the parties, the Board ordered that the interim suspensions remain in effect until the commencement of the hearing, and directed the representatives to promptly schedule mutually agreeable hearing dates.

The licensee sought an amendment to the dates of a 14-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board.

With the consent of the Registrar's representative, the Board amended the order to change the suspension dates to January 17, 2008, to January 31, 2008.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that liquor inspectors found drunken patrons, permitted marijuana smoking, service to an intoxicated patron, and failure to clear signs of service after hours.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend and revoke the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that drunken patrons were permitted on the licensed premises on three occasions.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 45-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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 alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that drunken patrons were involved in fights on the premises, constituting a breach of s. 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission on disposition and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a proposed saloon and barber shop.

Local residents and the municipal councillor objected, citing concerns about noise, traffic, parking, and the character of the neighbourhood.

The Board found that the objectors' concerns were based on conjecture and noted that there were already larger licensed establishments in the area without issue.

The Board approved the application, subject to the applicant meeting all municipal licensing requirements.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of LJBD Incorporated operating as LOLA.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to rats in the premises, a snake in a liquor bottle, and missing receipts.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence, along with a condition prohibiting a former partner from involvement in the business.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Kenricia Properties Inc. and an order to immediately suspend the licence.

At a hearing on October 4, 2007, the Board adjourned the matter to October 22, 2007.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's Representative by October 17, 2007, and ordered the Registrar's Representative to complete any further disclosure by the same date.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Joe Buttinsky's Bar & Grill.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries 21 days before the hearing, and the Registrar to complete any further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Jenny's Café & Bar.

The licensee's representative failed to attend.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing, and ordered the Registrar 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 Hotel Boutique Lounge Inc. based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that on December 16, 2006, there were two drunken patrons in the licensed premises, breaching s. 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

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

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Horizon Lounge Sports Bar & Billiards for exceeding capacity limits and permitting underage patrons on the premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found the licensee breached section 43 of O. Reg 719/90 and a condition of its licence.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 15-day suspension of the liquor licence.