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Province announces new hours for LCBO, Beer Store outlets

Ontario is moving forward with expanded retail hours for alcohol sales.

Finance Minister Vic Fedeli has confirmed LCBO, Beer Store and grocery store outlets for purchasing alcohol can all choose to open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

In addition, the government is developing a plan to allow the sale of beer and wine in corner stores, but has not provided a timeline.

The new hours are expected to begin in April of 2019.

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