A months-long investigation into an alleged criminal enterprise has led to the arrest of six people and the seizure of 62 firearms that police say were destined for Toronto streets.
A months-long investigation into an alleged criminal enterprise has led to the arrest of six people and the seizure of 62 firearms that police say were “destined” for Toronto streets.
Toronto bars and restaurants back open after blatantly flouting lockdown rules
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A Toronto bar notorious for brazenly defying lockdown restrictions by hosting dozens of patrons to drink maskless inside during stringent pandemic lockdown back in December is back in business and serving customers on its outdoor patio during Ontario s gradual reopening.
Bar Karma, which unfortunately took the place of the much-loved and long-running craft beer spot Tequila Bookworm after it closed in January 2020, had been busted blacking out its windows and locking its doors to hide its illegal parties, and barred police from entry for more than an hour when they finally investigated.
Toronto bar has liquor license suspended after breaking lockdown rules
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It s a bit funny that the business is called Bar Karma, considering they re getting a heaping dose of that right now.
The Registrar of the AGCO issued an Order of interim suspension of Bar Karma s liquor license for reasons of public interest and safety according to a news release posted to the official AGCO website. The Registrar also issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the establishment’s liquor licence for infractions of the Liquor Licence Act (LLA) , including the requirement that the licence holder act and carry on business in accordance with the law and with honesty and integrity, says the release.
Toronto bar license suspended for allegedly violating Reopening Ontario Act
by News Staff
Exterior of Bar Karma on Queen Street West is shown. CITYNEWS
A Toronto bar has had its liquor license suspended after two business owners were cited for breaching provincial COVID-19 regulations.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a notice on Friday to revoke the license of Bar Karma on Queen Street West for violations of the Liquor Licence Act.
Last weekend, police were called to the establishment around 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning following reports of a noisy party.
When they arrived, all the doors of the business were locked, windows were covered and music could be heard playing inside.