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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
AGCO Proposes 60-Day Suspension for Toronto Bar
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking to suspend the liquor licence of a St. Louis Bar & Grill location in Toronto for 60 days. This regulatory move follows an incident in which a customer, after being served what the AGCO describes as the equivalent of 21 drinks, died from a fall in the establishment.
Details of the Incident
According to an AGCO news release, the case centers on the St. Louis Bar & Grill at 11 St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto. On April 11, 2026, a customer was served 14 23-ounce beers over five and a half hours. The AGCO’s investigation determined that after consuming these drinks, the customer fell in a stairwell leading to the venue’s washroom and died.
Violation of Ontario Liquor Laws
The AGCO found that staff at the bar allowed the customer to remain on-premises and continued serving alcohol even after signs of intoxication became apparent. This conduct is in violation of Ontario’s Liquor Licence and Control Act, which requires bars to monitor alcohol service and stop serving individuals who show signs of intoxication.
AGCO’s Regulatory Response
Dr. Karin Schnarr, CEO of the AGCO, stated in the news release, “Every liquor licensee must monitor service, recognize intoxication, and stop serving when necessary. When licensees fail these obligations and put patrons at risk, the AGCO will take appropriate regulatory action.” As a result, the AGCO has imposed a 60-day suspension of the bar’s liquor licence, pending appeal.
Appeal Process and Bar Response
St. Louis Bar & Grill has the option to appeal the proposed suspension within 15 days of its issuance. CBC Toronto has reached out to St. Louis Franchise Limited, the company’s franchise operator, for comment. At the time of publication, no further comment has been provided by the bar or its parent company.
About the AGCO Investigation
The AGCO’s actions are part of ongoing efforts to enforce Ontario liquor laws and uphold measures around responsible service. Regulators cited alcohol overconsumption, service to an intoxicated customer, and non-compliance with bar safety protocols as factors in the decision to suspend the licence.
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Source: cbc.ca.
