The worst-kept secret at Queen’s Park is officially out of the bag, and just before Christmas 2023! However, these changes are staying underneath the Christmas tree for the next two years. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says, effective 2026, all cornerstores and grocery stores will be able to sell alcoholic beverages. From beer and cider, to your favourite wines and ready-to-drink cocktails, they’ll have something for everyone. In the Premier’s words, it’s a game-changing agreement that treats adults like adults. However, these new rules also grant individual stores the ability to set their own price ranges, whereas all retail outlets in 2023 have to adhere to the LCBO’s price regulations. Kristy Cameron gets instant reaction from Grant Dingwall, the man behind the ‘Free My Booze’ campaign.

<p>The worst-kept secret at Queen’s Park is officially out of the bag, and just before Christmas 2023! However, these changes are staying underneath the Christmas tree for the next two years. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says, effective 2026, all cornerstores and grocery stores will be able to sell alcoholic beverages. From beer and cider, to your favourite wines and ready-to-drink cocktails, they’ll have something for everyone. In the Premier’s words, it’s a game-changing agreement that treats adults like adults. However, these new rules also grant individual stores the ability to set their own price ranges, whereas all retail outlets in 2023 have to adhere to the LCBO’s price regulations. Kristy Cameron gets instant reaction from Grant Dingwall, the man behind the ‘Free My Booze’ campaign.</p>

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