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Beer And Wine Still On Target For Convenience Stores
Beer and wine is still on target for Ontario convenience stores, will you be one of the first to sell
Government To Limit Vaping Options In Ontario
Minister of Health MPP Christine Elliott has decided to only allow convenience stores to sell three authorized vape flavours (tobacco,
OCSA Plans Big Year For Members
The OCSA represents independent retailers and regional chains in the areas of issues management, age training, responsibility and continues to
Premier Ford Guest of the OCSA at Convenience Show
Day one of the Convenience U show had an exciting end to the day when Premier Ford a guest of
Vape Unfairness and Misconceptions by Government
The vape file continues to take many different twists and turns with little communication or consultation by the Ministry of
Ministry Consulting OCSA on Unregulated Tobacco
The Ministry of Finance is consulting on addressing unregulated tobacco in Ontario. The OCSA will be participating in round tables
Lottery Represents Opportunity For Convenience Stores
Convenience stores sell 75% of all lottery products in Ontario with this category representing our single largest traffic generator in
OCSA Remains Committed To Adding Beer And Wine
We are sure many are disappointed with the slow down on the roll out of beer and to the convenience store
Confusion Around Vaping Products Remains
The vape category remains under scrutiny from all levels of government and this can be attributed to the various health