A beer outside a designated beer tent? An extra hour of drinking at a wedding reception? These new freedoms are just around the corner.<\/p>\n
Ontario has changed its alcohol laws in a move Premier Dalton McGuinty’s Liberal government says will create jobs and strengthen the economy.<\/p>\n
Announced Friday, the relaxed restrictions kick in on June 1.<\/p>\n
Among the new rules, drinking will be allowed outside of beer tents at festivals and events.<\/p>\n
“Local communities are free to customize the events to their needs,” said a government news release.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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