As in all things alcoholic, the mills of Ontario grind slowly. Now it appears the keystone of Confederation will inch a bit closer to wine sales in grocery stores Thursday morning. That’s when Premier Wynne (Don Valley West) will visit Longo’s in the Leaside Centre on Laird Drive to make an announcement. Those who watch the:Premier say the government plans to allow 70 grocery stores to sell wine this year, a number that will eventually grow to 150. Last December, Wynne visited a Toronto Loblaws to announce the start of beer sales in supermarkets across Ontario. It is a program that qualifies both as too little and too late for many consumers but it’s only what’s good for you. Remember that.
SAKS TO OPEN
Saks Fifth Avenue much-anticipated opening of its Canadian flagship in the former Bay store at Yonge and Queen will roll out Thursday. The company’s second Canadian location at Sherway Gardens is poised to open next week. The world is watching.
PROMENADE MALL FOR SALE?: WHY?
Tenants of Thornhill’s main shopping complex, Promenade Mall, have been told the property is for sale. The owners of three stores in CF Promenade Mall whispered this to CP24. They are concerned about rent increases. One question is why does Cadillac Fairview, a canny and tough property owner, wants to sell Promenade. According to CP24, a store owner said he received a memo yesterday saying the mall was on the market, but the memo did not say why. Mystery. It contains major retailers Sears, T&T Supermarket, Old Navy and a large movie theatre. It also contains office space.
