Buying booze more 'convenient' across Ontario, but that convenience comes with a price
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The change to how and where alcohol is sold gives Ontarians more options on when and where they can buy beer and wine, but it could come at a steeper price.
A big change took place Thursday on how beer, wine, and ready-to-drink cocktails are sold across the province, allowing corner stores and gas stations to stock alcohol.
The change gives Ontarians more options on when and where they can buy alcohol, but it could come at a steeper price.
Alex Zapaticky lives within walking distance of the Slater Street Market in downtown Ottawa. He says, "I come here everyday. I heard about the beer and wine, so I was checking to see where it was and how it was displayed."
However, the Slater Street Market may not be Zapaticky first choice on where to by booze.
"(It) depends on the price but also it might be because it's another option and it's closer to home."
The convenience may also cost consumers more.
Cans of beer at corner stores and gas stations are retailing anywhere from 10 to 70 cents more than The Beer Store or LCBO, and bottles of wine are ranging from $1 to 5 more than the LCBO.
