Phillip Morris

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to disclose their lists of witnesses and detailed summaries of each witness's evidence at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing date, pursuant to the AGCO Rules of Practice.

The Licensee sought an amendment to a 10-day liquor licence suspension order to allow a specific event to proceed under a Special Occasion Permit.

With the consent of the Registrar, the Board amended the order to stay the suspension for the Pavilion only, for a specified time, subject to conditions including that the Licensee not sell or serve liquor or profit from the event.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's Representative at least two days before the hearing.

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

A hearing was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence based on allegations of a drunken patron being injured in a fight and the discovery of drug paraphernalia and cocaine on the premises.

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

The Board found the licensee breached subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence and imposed additional conditions, including mandatory security guards and a ban on glass bottles on the patio.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Sugar Island Restaurant & Bar following a violent incident where a fight inside the premises escalated outside, resulting in four stabbings and two people being struck by a vehicle.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding a breach of section 45.1 of O. Reg. 719/90.

The Board ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence and imposed extensive security conditions, including mandatory wanding of patrons, employment of licensed security guards, and the implementation of a security plan with video surveillance.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that five intoxicated patrons were present in the licensed 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 special occasion permit and the removal of conditions previously imposed by the Board.

The Registrar had refused the application due to a 2006 incident involving a large fight, over-service, and underage drinking.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts acknowledging the past breaches of the Liquor Licence Act and proposed a joint submission on disposition.

The Board approved the application for the special occasion permit subject to strict conditions regarding security, capacity, hours of service, and the admission of minors.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence after two patrons became very drunk, drove away, and were seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting a breach of section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence, along with a $1,000 payment for transcripts.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.

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

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

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding Notices of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.

The Licensee and the Registrar were ordered to exchange witness lists, witness statements, and other required disclosure 14 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 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.

The Registrar's Representative sought an amendment to a previous Board order dated May 23, 2008, to more accurately reflect the oral order made at the pre-hearing regarding disclosure obligations.

The Board granted the request and amended the order to specify that the Licensee must provide a list of witnesses and witness statements 21 days before the hearing, advise if a specific witness will be called 14 days before the hearing, and that the Registrar must complete further disclosure 21 days before the hearing.

The Registrar's Representative sought an amendment to a pre-hearing order to more accurately reflect the oral order made at the pre-hearing regarding disclosure deadlines.

The Board amended the order to require the Licensee to disclose its witness list, will-says, and other disclosure 21 days before the hearing, and for the Registrar to complete any further disclosure 21 days before the hearing.

The appellant bar appealed a 10-day liquor licence suspension imposed by the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission for allegedly permitting drunkenness.

The Divisional Court quashed the Board's decision, finding that the Board completely misapprehended the evidence of a key defence witness and failed to provide adequate reasons.

Furthermore, the Court held that a 103-day delay in notifying the appellant of the allegations, combined with a lack of identifying particulars for the allegedly intoxicated patrons, severely prejudiced the appellant's ability to make full answer and defence, constituting a breach of natural justice.

The charges were permanently stayed.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Shots Sports Tap & Grill.

The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to provide mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, 21 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 of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other documents pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice, to be completed 21 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent.

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

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Paddy O'Dea's Restaurant.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and documents ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Clinton's, the Board issued a procedural order.

The order directed the Licensee to disclose any case law on the issue of trespass by an Inspector, and set a timetable for both parties to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Level Night Club for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, including permitting an underage person to consume liquor and allowing an intoxicated patron on the premises.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.