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Ontario Permits 6 A.M. Alcohol Sales for Olympic Hockey

2/21/2026

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Ontario will allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol starting at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday to celebrate Canada’s Olympic hockey team.
Premier Doug Ford announced the temporary change after Canada defeated Finland in the semi-finals, aligning with Toronto city council and Hamilton's approvals.
The gold medal game will begin at 8:10 a.m. ET.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the change applies only to indoor areas.

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Ontario will allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol starting at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday to celebrate Canada’s Olympic hockey team.
Premier Doug Ford announced the temporary change after Canada defeated Finland in the semi-finals, aligning with Toronto city council and Hamilton's approvals.
The gold medal game will begin at 8:10 a.m. ET.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the change applies only to indoor areas.