Windsor Councillor Defends 6 a.m. Olympic Alcohol Service Amid Backlash

Ontario Will Let Bars, Restaurants Sell Alcohol by 6 AM for Feb. 22 Gold Medal Olympic Hockey Game

Ontario’s government says indoor licensed areas of restaurants and bars in the province will be permitted to sell alcohol by 6 a.m. EST on Feb. 22, several hours ahead of the Team Canada men’s hockey team’s gold medal match in the Winter Olympics. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the temporary rules on Feb. 20 shortly after the men’s team defeated Finland 3–2 in the semi-finals. Top-seeded Canada will face the No. 2-seeded United States in th…

Windsor councillor defends 6 a.m. Olympic alcohol service amid backlash

A Windsor city councillor is defending a decision to allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol as early as 6 a.m. during the Olympic Games, saying the move is about boosting local businesses and bringing people together.

Ford to allow alcohol sales at 6 a.m. on Sunday, ahead of gold-medal game

Premier calls on Ontarians to support local businesses and cheer on Team Canada.

Want to drink at 6 a.m.? Windsor bars can sell alcohol early during Canada's Olympic hockey run

Windsor bars are among those in Ontario being allowed to serve alcohol starting at 6 a.m. through Sunday, so fans can enjoy beer and other drinks while watching Olympic hockey games live from Italy.

Cheers to Olympics! Windsor bars can start selling booze at 6 a.m. — until Sunday

Cheers to Olympics! Windsor bars can start selling booze at 6 a.m. — buy only until Sunday's end to the quadrennial sporting extravaganza.

Windsor extends alcohol sales for Olympics

Windsor residents can now gather and grab a drink for early morning Olympic events."With Olympic events airing early due to the time difference, we're working to help support the hospitality sector while giving residents the opportunity to show their pride and support Team Canada," said Mayor Drew Dilkens.Recently, Windsor City Council unanimously approved designating the 2026 Winter Olympic Games as an event of municipal significance. After the…