Dozens of area stores issued liquor retail Licenses

There’s no shortage of convenience stores, gas stations and other locations in North Bay that are now allowed to sell wine, beer, and certain pre-mixed cocktails.  

Nearly two dozen are listed among the province’s ‘active’ sites, though some may not yet be ready to sell the products. 

They’re located across the city, with some even being steps away from LCBO locations.  

The stores are allowed to sell the products between 7 am and 11 pm, seven days a week, including holidays. 

Four grocery stores in North Bay are also on the province’s ‘active’ list.  

Other approved stores can be found in Bonfield, Burk’s Falls, Callander, Corbeil, Mattawa, Powassan, Sturgeon Falls, Sundridge and Verner.  

“Today’s expansion delivers on our government’s promise to give people in Ontario the same choice and convenience enjoyed by people throughout the rest of Canada,” says Premier Doug Ford. “With today’s announcement, we’re also creating new opportunities to produce and sell world-class Ontario-made beer, wine and ready-to-drink beverages in nearly 4,200 convenience stores across the province.” 

Government officials add it marks the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience in provincial alcohol sales since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago.  

The province says by the end of October 2024, every eligible convenience, grocery and big-box grocery store in Ontario will be able to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, if they choose to do so.  

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