Five people have been arrested in what Peel police describe as an “organized prolific theft ring” targeting LCBO stores across Ontario and stealing nearly $240,000 worth of products.

Paul Speck had mixed feelings about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s retaliatory move to pull American brands from LCBO shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Ford said Monday the LCBO buys about $1-billion worth of U.S. alcohol every year. The premier also said he would prioritize Ontario products in the $30 billion worth of procurement the Ontario ...