Randall Barrs

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an interim suspension of the licensee's liquor licence following incidents of gun violence at the premises.

A hearing was held to determine whether the suspension should remain in place.

The Board reviewed the licensee's proposed security assessment and found it insufficient to ensure public safety, noting the lack of an organized response or detailed evacuation plan.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until specific security conditions, including physical searches, metal detectors, and staff training, are implemented to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

At the hearing, the Registrar requested an adjournment because its principal witness failed to attend despite being summoned.

The Board denied the adjournment, noting the witness had advance notice and chose not to attend.

As the Registrar could not establish the allegations without this witness, the Board dismissed the allegations.

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

The Vice-Chair issued a procedural order requiring both the Licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference 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 evidence summaries, 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 Home Nightclub.

The Board issued a procedural order directing both the Licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual 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 revoke and suspend the liquor licence of the respondent nightclub after a patron brought a firearm into the premises and discharged it.

Following an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board found the licensee breached section 45.2 of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board ordered a five-day suspension of the liquor licence and imposed extensive security and operational conditions on the licence.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 2142575 Ontario Limited operating as XS.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, witness statements, and other disclosure pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice at least ten days before the scheduled hearing date.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Fluid Lounge and Restaurant.

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

A corrigendum was subsequently issued to correct clerical errors regarding the Notice of Proposal numbers and dates.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for serving alcohol after 2:00 a.m. and failing to clear signs of service, contrary to O. Reg. 719/90.

The licensee admitted to the violations but contested the Registrar's proposed 30-day suspension, arguing for an 11-day suspension based on cooperation and the fact that the premises were not open to the public at the time.

The Board considered the licensee's disciplinary history and mitigating factors, ultimately ordering a 15-day suspension of the liquor licence.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Seawall Lounge Inc. The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar ten days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

Following a finding that the licensee violated subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of O. Reg. 719/90 by permitting drunkenness and drug trafficking on the premises, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 12 to 14-day suspension, arguing the licensee was negligent and blind to the problems.

The licensee requested a 3-day suspension, noting the lack of prior violations and the financial impact.

The Board found that while the breaches were not deliberate, the licensee's lack of training and negligence warranted a specific and general deterrent.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to the violations of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing teleconference regarding the proposed revocation of a liquor licence, the Board ordered the joinder of a new Notice of Proposal with the existing matters scheduled for hearing, on consent of the parties.

The Board also ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries to be completed 10 days prior to the hearing date.

The Registrar withdrew certain allegations of violations.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Seawall Lounge Inc. The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, statements, and other evidence ten 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 the respondent.

The Board issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding two Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Metro Lounge, the Board ordered on consent that the matters be heard together.

The Board also set deadlines for both the Licensee and the Registrar to provide witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar proposed to suspend the liquor licence of Pur Supper Club for overcrowding and allowing a patron to smoke marijuana on the patio.

The licensee admitted the facts, which constituted repeat infractions of the same nature.

The licensee argued for a 14-day suspension due to financial hardship and improved security measures, while the Registrar sought a 21-day suspension.

The Board ordered a 17-day suspension, emphasizing that financial challenges do not mitigate the serious safety risks of overcrowding and narcotics use.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a restaurant located in a vulnerable residential neighbourhood with a history of criminal activity.

Local residents and the City of Toronto objected, citing past problems with a previous licensee at the same location.

The Board found that the applicant was an experienced and responsible operator and that the objectors failed to prove that granting the licence would be contrary to the public interest.

The Board approved the application but imposed several conditions, including restricting the service of alcohol to 11:00 p.m., to balance the commercial interests with the needs of the community.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario established a timetable for disclosure.

The licensee and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other required materials at least ten days prior to the scheduled three-day 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.