What Ontario's 2026 budget means for small businesses and convenience store ownersThe Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on developing a resilient economy that includes small business loans and a summary about alcohol sales. GMS goes offline as LCBO prepares new platformAs LCBO transitions to a new ordering and claims platform, convenience stores will use a new active platform for alcohol ordering and claims. Ontario government cancels wholesale beer price bump for 2026 LCBO getting ready to roll out its new wholesale pricing model on April 1, 2026. Some alcohol prices in Ontario could rise in 2026 Province's wholesale discount for convenience stores and other retailers, bars ends Dec. 31. 25 top reads in 2025 Don't miss out! Here are the major news and feature stories that grabbed readers' attention and shaped convenience, gas and car wash throughout the year. LCBO president and CEO to retire in the new year George Soleas to retire in January after nearly a decade at the helm of the government-owned liquor retailer and wholesaler. CSNC Exclusive Q&A: LCBO’s Leanne Rhee speaks on the Crown agency’s plans for 2026 New pricing model, ordering platform for c-stores just some of the changes happening next year for the province’s beverage alcohol market. Deal reached to allow grocers to avoid accepting beer and wine empties Deal averts a potential death knell for the Ontario Deposit Return Program. New LCBO wholesale pricing model pushed to April Move from January 1 to ensure the 2025 holiday season is not affected by the proposed changes. As U.S. wine sales in Canada plummet, local wineries look to capitalize on market gap Canadian vineyards and wineries and looking to fill the void left by U.S. wines being pulled from Canadian shelves. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
