13th Annual Race is On Networking Event 2016
THE 13TH ANNUAL OCSA GALA “THE RACE IS ON” Networking Event Woodbine Race Track Woodbine Entertainment Centre Monday, March 7, 2016 Reception: 4:30 pm Special Guest Speaker – Dr. Terry Flynn- Managing Risk in Your Business – 6:00 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Racing/Slots: 7:30 pm Tickets: 8 at $4,000 per table, plus HST = $4,520 […]
New Commemerative $20 Note
A Commemorative $20 Note On 10 September 2015, the Bank of Canada unveiled and issued a commemorative $20 note to mark the historic reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This commemorative note has the same security features as notes in the current Polymer series. The difference is that the large window contains new visual […]
2016 Convenience U CARWACS Show
The 2016 Convenience U CARWACS Show Tuesday March 8 & Wednesday March 9, 2016 The International Centre | Toronto Retailer registration for the event can be done through this link (click here). Use promo code OCSA to get in for free!
Queen’s Park Lobby Day
The third annual OCSA Queen’s Park Day was once again a great success, from the initial briefings by Sussex and Summa to the Question Period, MPP meetings and OCSA reception. I strongly believe our relationship at Queen’s Park with key decision makers – including 28 Members of Provincial Parliament – is strengthening both on an […]
Convenience Store Show – Con U 2015
Register today! TORONTO March 10 & 11, 2015 The International Centre Don’t miss YOUR INDUSTRY’S biggest event of the year! NEW networking opportunities with suppliers NEW products on the trade show floor NEW education sessions and workshops Register before February 27, 2015 and receive a COMPLIMENTARY full day pass. Visit ConvenienceU.ca and use promo code OCSA
Code of Conduct for E-Cigarettes and Vapour Products
Ontario C stores applaud the Canadian Convenience Stores association for launching the Code of Conduct for C stores in Canada on the handling of both ‘E’ cigarettes and Vapour products. We support the code and encourage all OCSA members to embrace this code as responsible community retailer. OCSA works with the CCSA on policies pertaining […]
Ontario Convenience Stores Association continues to support prohibition on sale of illegal drug paraphernalia
TORONTO, July 17, 2013 – The Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) reiterated its support for the Ontario Safety League’s objectives regarding illegal drug paraphernalia. OCSA believes the League’s aims can best be achieved through Canada’s existing federal law (Criminal Code section 462.2), which came into force in 2013. “The members of the Ontario Convenience […]
Tobacco Sales Bulletin
Ontario is making it easier for clerks to verify the age of customer who want to purchase tobacco products. Effective January this year, Ontario driver’s licenses and phto ID cards issued to persons under 19 years of age will show the date that they turn 19. The words AGE 19/ANS followed by the date the […]
Race is On Gala – Monday, March 17th
11th Annual OCSA Race is On Gala Monday, March 17, 2014 – Woodbine Race Track Tickets: $500.00 per person Guest speaker: Dr. Eric Hoskins – Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) is pleased to kick off the week with their annual gala event known as ‘The Race is On’. This […]
MPP Statement on Contraband
As a result of the OCSA Lobby Day where we discussed contraband tobacco with all 32 MPP’s on the day, MPP Vic Fedeli of Nippissing contacted North Bay and asked for a copy of the resolution sent to Queen’s Park. Today MPP Fedeli read a member statement in the house about contraband tobacco ask he […]