The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Arena Entertainment Inc. (operating as Circa) for allegedly permitting violent conduct on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.
A patron was severely assaulted by a bouncer while being escorted out of the nightclub.
The Board found the patron's evidence credible and concluded that the nightclub's staff not only permitted the violent, unprovoked attack but also conspired to cover it up by delaying the police investigation and hiding the identity of the bouncer responsible.
The Board found the Licensee violated the regulation and invited submissions on penalty.
