Thanksgiving Wine Selection
Now is the time to order your wines for Thanksgiving so that you are ready for your customers!
Convenience Stores are Responsible Retailers
Ontario convenience stores have been proven to be responsible at selling age-restricted products such as tobacco, vape and lottery. Now alcohol
Craft Brewers of Ontario
Discover some amazing craft brewers in your area and support local
Ready, Set, Sell Beer: Expert Tips from Labatt
Discover the essentials of beer sales with Labatt’s new website
Convenience & Craft Marketplace
Convenience & Craft Marketplace August 7, 2024 10:00am – 4:00 pm 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto **attendees must be 19 years or older to attend The Ontario Convenience Stores Association along with the Craft Brewers Association and Steam Whistle invite all Ontario convenience store owners to an information session and craft beer product showcase. ** This […]
2024 OCSA Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce our 2024 Board of Directors. Congratulations to our new board members: Rima Rabba of Rabba Fine Foods and Ross Martins-Lomas from Minis Convenience and Gift. The 2024 Board of Directors are as follows: Executive: Chair – Terry Yaldo, Midway Convenience Vice-Chair – Michael Carroll , McDougall Energy Treasurer -Thomas Sheehan, […]
Dave Bryans Retirement
Dave Bryans, who has dedicated 20 years of service to the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) has decided to retire. Dave has been an integral part of our team and has contributed significantly to the success and growth of our organization and its independent convenience store members. During his tenure, Dave has demonstrated unwavering dedication, […]
Bait and Switch Scam of Folded Tickets – OLG
Description of Scam • A customer asks to purchase a folded ticket such as CROSSWORD DELUXE. • What you can’t see is they already have a scratched, non-winning ticket with them, hidden under something like a newspaper. • The customer knows it is non-winning because they have scratched off the YOUR LETTERS area of the […]
Merry Millions $20 Ticket
The OLG has a new online game called Merry Millions starting November 21st to January 9th. Here are the highlights: MERRY MILLIONS is a retail-only Lotto game produced on the Lottery Terminal. The Main Draw on January 9, 2024 features three $1 Million top prizes plus additional prizes. All prizes are guaranteed to be won. All winning […]
Ontario Minimum Wage Increase – October 1 2023
Effective October 1, 2023, minimum wage rates in Ontario have increased. General minimum wage is $16.55 per hour. There are different rates for students and other areas of specialty. When the minimum wage changes The minimum wage rates are subject to annual indexation based on the rate of inflation. If that rate is changed, the […]