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Smoke-Free Ontario Act – Vape Regulations July 1 2020
Amendments to Ontario Regulation 268/18 were made to address the prevalence of youth vaping. These amendments strengthen the restrictions on

Safe and Responsible Community Retailers
The convenience store in your neighbourhood is there for you. They practice safe distancing, they clean and disinfect constantly and

Essential and Always Prepared
Convenience store retailers across the provide provide essential items for the community. We are up early and stay open late

OCSA Retailers are Proud to Serve the People of Ontario
Convenience stores in Ontario have been bringing in new items for their customers, stay open late and getting up early

Best Practices For Managing Store During Pandemic
Every convenience store in Ontario has the privilege of keeping their doors open to serve customers in every town, city

Ontario Convenience Stores Deemed Essential
The Ontario government announced yesterday that convenience stores in the province as deemed essential services as there are many who

Premier Ford Hosts OCSA Virtual Meeting
Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) extends a special “Thank You” today to Premier Ford, Minister Prabmeet Sakaria and Minister Vic

Special Notice COVID-19
The convenience store channel must show leadership and disciplines on the cleanliness of our stores. Canada is going though the

Convenience Retailer Training – How to Prevent the Spread of Illness
For store operators, NACS e-learning partner Ready Training Online (RTO), which provides online training solutions for the convenience, restaurant, and