Ontario Convenience Stores Association - OCSA

06/05/2025

Own a convenience store in Ontario?
Make sure you're following the law when selling to***co!

Learn the difference between provincial and municipal to***co licenses—and why you need BOTH to stay compliant.

Avoid fines. Stay informed.

Read the simple guide now: https://ontariocstores.ca/to***co-license-ontario-convenience-store/

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Learn the difference between Ontario’s provincial and municipal to***co retail licenses. Essential guide for convenience store owners to stay compliant.

05/02/2025

BREAKING NEWS! Henry of Pelham is making BEER?! 🍺🍷 Say hello to Baco Noir Stout, available today only! Come for a taste.

05/02/2025

May's official Trivia Lineup!

We are making the switch from Thursday nights to Wednesday nights starting May14th!

Join us tomorrow night in the Taproom from 6-8 p.m. for Sports Movie Trivia!

Tomorrow also marks our Patio Grand Opening for the season!

May Schedule:
Thursday May 1 - Sports Movie Trivia🏈
Wednesday May 14 - 80's Music Trivia👨‍🎤
Wednesday May 21 - Wrong Answers Only❌
Wednesday May 28 - Schitt'$ Creek 💸

1st Prize: $50 Bench Gift Card💳
Door Prize: Bench 6-Pack🍻

See you There!

04/09/2025

🎉 Big news from the OCSA!
Our very own President, Kenny Shim, has been featured in NACS Magazine for his leadership and 20-year fight to bring alcohol sales to Ontario’s convenience stores. 🍻🏪

Kenny’s hard work shows what happens when we speak up, stay patient, and never give up. We’re proud to see him recognized on an international stage!

👏 Way to go, Kenny

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02/13/2025

Check out the latest convenience newsletter to find out what is going on in the industry!

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02/05/2025

Get your store ready for Valentine's Day with select wine, chocolates, sweets and plush toys!

Read the newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4gw4GIj

02/04/2025

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12/13/2024

Pepsi/Frito Lay will NOT remove GST/HST on purchases for small businesses during the Gst tax holiday. This decision seems unfair. It is challenging for small businesses to adapt, so it is reasonable to expect a large corporation like Pepsi/Frito Lay to accommodate this request.

12/13/2024

Select Beer Stores will be open on Boxing Days for convenience store to restock.

Select Beer Stores will be open on Boxing Days for convenience store to restock.

12/12/2024

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12/12/2024

Today is the last day of of our Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream Sale. 2 tubs 1.5L for only $13.98 no tax. Mix and match any flavours. Sale ends Dec.8/24

12/12/2024

OCSA Newsletter is Out!
What You Will Learn in This Issue:

💲 New! Retailer-Only Deals - a portal for purchasing

⏰ Limited Time Sale - Laker Beer

🍁 GST/HST Info

❌ Common Violations the AGCO is seeing with retailers selling alcohol

⏰ Limited Time Sale -Steam Whistle

Read the newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3OQ6Veb