Three weeks after the provincial government began allowing grocery stores to apply for beer, wine, and cocktail licences, independent grocery stores are stating they are steering clear.
"For the independents – that’s 59 per cent of the stores in Ontario – they are really not interested in going near this," said Gary Sands, senior VP of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers.
Although the trip over the border may not be long, some expressed frustration at being caught in the crossfire of the current labour disruption.Others say they feel more aligned with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union's demand to keep ready-made-cocktails out of convenience stores. Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was 'fine' after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting spirit, died in his Los Angeles home, according to multiple reports. He was 76.
Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was 'fine' after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.Toronto and the rest of the Golden Horseshoe will be enveloped in sweltering heat and humidity for the next few days, with daytime temperatures climbing above 30 degrees C and humidex values nearing 40.
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