Expanded hours at LCBO, Beer Store and authorized retailers begins Sunday
Posted December 2, 2018 2:46 pm.
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Ontarians are now able to purchase alcohol between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.
The extended hours were announced back in November during the Ford government’s economic statement, but were officially expanded on Sunday.
The move was made to align with the hours of Ontario’s private retail recreational cannabis stores which will begin to open on April 1.
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Michael Tibollo made the announcement on Twitter, stating the expanded hours are for LCBO stores, The Beer Store, authorized grocery stores and off-site winery retail stores.
Most LCBO stores in Toronto close at 9 p.m., with several closing at 10 p.m. and a few already closing at 11 p.m
It is not immediately clear how many retailers will take advantage of the new extended hours, but the provincial government said the move “will provide retailers with the flexibility to respond to local market conditions and consumer demands.”
