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The OCSA’s Annual Outlook: 2019
As 2018 comes to a close, I am proud of the many files the OCSA has worked through on behalf
PUDO Seeks Convenience Store Partnerships
Convenience store operators of PUDOpoint locations are enjoying high return on investment for joining the PUDO parcel pick-up and return
Tobacco Tax Freeze Heading Into 2019
The OCSA has been actively working with the provincial government to address the issue of contraband tobacco. As we have
Minimum Wage Hike Cancelled Along With Other Bill 148 Amendments
Update: The Ontario government has formally announced which amendments to Bill 148 it will repeal. Chief among the previous government’s modifications
Bill 36 Ontario Vaping Regulations
The Ontario government has come out with regulations on the selling of vape products in convenience stores (October 18, 2018)
Ontario Convenience Stores Pass Government Age-Check Inspections With 95.7% Success Rate
New results from data obtained from the Ontario Ministries of the Attorney General and Health and Long-Term Care show that
Retailer Action Needed on Bill S-5
On May 23rd, 2018, Bill S-5, An Act to Amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-Smokers Health Act became law,
Latest on Beer in Ontario Convenience Stores
UPDATE: Convenience stores throughout Ontario are asking the same question as we work with the Ontario government to create a new
Robbery Prevention Tips
Robbery and shoplifting are unfortunate realities in our industry but there are ways of mitigating the risks. Below are a