New Alcohol Sales Regulations and Their Impact on Local Businesses

The Ontario government has announced that licensed grocery stores will be able to order and sell ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting July 18, 2024, instead of the previously planned date of August 1. This change affects the 450 grocery stores currently licensed to sell beer, cider, or wine.

Overall, the new regulations are designed to support Ontario-made beverage producers and provide more convenience for consumers, potentially boosting the local economy in Clarington.