Beer Store continues steady flow of closures in Ontario

The drip, drip of Beer Store closures continues in Ontario, with the retailer announcing that a handful of new locations are set to close in November, citing the effect of more liberal alcohol sales on its bottom line.

The latest announcement will see seven more Beer Stores close on Nov. 16, 2025, in places like Barrie, Brampton and South River.

The new closures are part of a stream of regular announcements which stretch back to last year, when the Ford government paid the Beer Store $225 million to allow corner, convenience and big box stores to sell beer, wine and ready-to-mix drinks.

The trickle of closures has slowly grown to a flood this year, with new locations confirmed every few weeks through the summer.

When the latest seven stores cease operating, a total of 120 Beer Stor