Unfairness of LCBO to the 400 Convenience Outlets in Ontario
The OCSA has reached out to the LCBO to discuss the partnership with the 400-family run LCO stores located in mainly rural Ontario locations responsibly selling a limited supply of alcoholic products to customers in these communities. We recommend that all Convenience Outlet owners contact their new elected local MPP’s to ask them for assistance […]
Want To Beef Up Your Profits?
You can BEEF UP your profits with Great Canadian Meat products! Our products are locally crafted in Whitby, Ontario using only premium cuts of meats. Canadians love our unique blend of spices which creates an addictive flavour profile that keeps customers coming back for more. Some say our products are love at first bite! The […]
Opening Up Beer Retail Sales
Convenience store retailers and the OCSA need to encourage the Ford administration to begin working on a transition to bring beer into all convenience stores as promised to consumers and retailer over 4 years ago. The OCSA has been working alongside the Craft Brewers association to bring this file forward and need all convenience store […]
Gas Theft Issues – Protect Your Business & Get Involved
The OCSA has worked closely with the Ontario Association of Police Chiefs to encourage the government to act on this industry issue and will continue to advocate for prepay for gas at all self serve islands while allowing for stations to offer full service to customers where an attendant can guarantee no gas thefts. Gas […]
Star Women in Convenience 2022 Winners
Congratulations to all the 2022 Star Women in the convenience store industry from 1000’s of family run convenience store owners. We are so proud of the contributions made by all to serve customers in every community. Special shout out to Kristin Valles – Greenergy, Beverley Mawby -Great Canadian Meat, Rima Rabba -Rabba Fine Foods, Lori […]
Convenience Week – Supporting Children’s Hospitals in Ontario
The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) and members across Ontario are excited to conduct ‘Convenience Week’ once again in Ontario from August 29 – September 3, 2022, where the entire industry supports the Children’s Foundation Hospitals throughout Ontario. We are please to have OLG (Ontario Lottery & Gaming) as well as BioSteel as official sponsors […]
Canada to Ban Single Serve Plastics – 6 Items
Canada announces the ban on 6 plastic items. The regulations will prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, and export of six single-use plastic items. Checkout bags Cutlery Foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics that are hard to recycle Ring carriers Stir sticks Straws (with some exceptions) The prohibition on the manufacture and import of […]
2022 Convenience Show
Canada’s largest Convenience, Gas and Car Wash Industry event is live and in-person at the Toronto Congress Centre from September 13 & 14, 2022. Register for free using the promo code OCSA Click Here to Register Now!
File Your Claim Now – Visa MasterCard Class Action Settlement
Convenience store retailers need to file their claim by September 30, 2022 for the Credit Card Class Action against Visa and MasterCard. Store owners who accepted VISA and MasterCard credit cards between March 23, 2001, and September 2, 2021, you may be eligible to receive money from the class actions settlements. The settlements has received […]
BIC® EZ Reach Lighters
BIC®, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, introduced the EZ Reach lighter, hailing it as the ultimate lighter for all lighting occasions. It is designed for lighting hard-to-reach places while helping to keep fingers away from the flame. The innovative design is a perfect combination of the iconic BIC® Pocket Lighter and the […]