Richard Kulis

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Crabby Joe's Tap & Grill.

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

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Coolz Warehouse Grill/Niteclub.

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 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 Rooster.

The Chair ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar by specified dates prior to the hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure ten days before the hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Mana Bar & Lounge based on allegations of permitting drunkenness and failing to clear signs of service and consumption.

At the hearing, the Registrar withdrew the allegation regarding clearing signs of service due to a lack of clear evidence.

After hearing evidence regarding the drunkenness allegation, the parties agreed that a patron involved in a fight outside had briefly entered the premises for safety before being removed by police.

The Board accepted a joint submission to dismiss the drunkenness allegation for insufficient evidence and issued a warning to the licensee regarding its responsibilities to prevent drunkenness and ensure police and inspectors can conduct investigations without patron interference.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for failing to clear signs of service and consumption of liquor by 2:45 a.m.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 5-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 Joe Buttinsky’s Bar & Grill.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a patron rolled a marijuana cigarette, a bartender sold cocaine to an undercover officer, and a fight occurred on the premises.

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

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered the Licensee to disclose a list of witnesses and a detailed summary of their evidence to the Registrar's Representative ten days before the hearing.

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

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Embassy Nightclub for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that three drunken patrons were in the licensed premises, in violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

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

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of VC's Bar & Grill Ltd. The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar 10 days before the scheduled hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Hy Lounge.

The Board ordered the Licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure 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 licensee for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations, specifically failing to clear signs of service and overcrowding.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that patrons were consuming beer after hours and the premises were overcrowded.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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 issued procedural directions.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The licensee was also directed to notify the hearings office if legal representation is retained.

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 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.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a liquor licence application for Spice Route Restaurant, the City of Toronto and the King-Spadina Residents Association requested party status.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario granted party status to both entities for the upcoming hearing.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act, specifically permitting a minor to consume liquor and allowing a drunken patron on the premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to the violations and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 17-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Mink Nightclub, the City of Toronto requested party status.

The Board granted the City of Toronto party status and ordered all parties, including the Registrar, the Licensee, and the City, to complete their disclosure at least ten days before the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Thirty-Three & A Third Inc. (operating as The Swimming Pool) for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a fight occurred on the licensed patio and patrons removed liquor from the premises.

The Board found the licensee breached the regulations by permitting disorderly conduct and the removal of liquor.

Based on a joint submission, the Board ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting a drunken patron on the premises.

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

The tribunal found that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a five-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of Republik Nightclub.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a manager sold cocaine to undercover police officers on the premises, and that drunken patrons were permitted on the premises.

Based on a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 45-day suspension of the liquor licence.