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You’re Invited! AGCO-LCBO Education on Alcohol Sales

June 17th Information Session 2:00 pm The AGCO and the LCBO are collaborating to offer joint information sessions to convenience stores and grocery store owners who are interested in selling beer, wine, cider, and other low-alcohol ready-to-drink beverages. The information sessions will cover eligibility requirements, the application process, legal requirements and the end-to-end journey to […]
Mark Your Calendar – Get Licensed to Sell Alcohol

Exciting news for convenience stores in Ontario! Starting September 5, 2024, you will have the opportunity to sell beer, wine, ciders, and ready-to-drink products. This new opportunity promises to enhance your store’s offerings and attract more customers. Applications for the necessary licenses open on June 17, 2024. To apply, visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission […]
Convenience Stores to Sell Beer-Wine-Ciders September 5, 2024

With the announcement today from Premier Ford that convenience stores will be able to sell beer, wine, cider, coolers and ready to drink products as of September 5, 2024, there is a LOT of information that you need to know. The OCSA has been working diligently with the AGCO, LCBO, Ministry of Finance, as well […]
Kenny Shim Meets with Premier Ford

Kenny Shim, president of the OCSA and the Ontario Korean Business Association was invited to meet with Premier Ford to discuss a number of small business matters. Kenny and the Ontario Convenience Stores Association is very appreciative of the Ford government for bringing beer and wine to convenience stores. The OCSA has been working with […]
OCSA Invited to Ontario Government’s 2024 Budget Announcement

On Monday March 25, OCSA’s President, Kenny Shim, and Executive Director, Donna Montminy, were invited by the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, to attend the Ontario Government’s 2024 budget announcement. Of importance to the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, is the Modernization of the Tobacco Tax Act. In particular, the increasing fines to those who […]
Winning iPad Numbers – Convenience U 2024

Share: More Posts Send Us A Message Winning Numbers Tuesday’s Draw: Ticket #: A-1070 Order #: 26FDF2 Wednesday’s Draw: Ticket #: B-100189 Order#: B64D8A If you have a winning number, please contact the OCSA office at 905-845-9152 or info@conveniencestores.ca Convenience Store Owners 💲 Get paid on every ticket sold. This is an effortless way to […]
2024 Convenience Industry Dinner

The OCSA invites you to attend the 2024 Convenience Industry Dinner. Tuesday, Mach 5th right after the trade show closes. Click here to buy your tickets!
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, […]