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Dec 01 2025

Smart Serve Ontario’s 2025 Holiday Hosting Guide

By smartserveodev Lifestyle

Celebrate Responsibly. Host Confidently. As 2025 comes to a close, Ontarians are ready to reconnect, celebrate, and unwind — but this year’s holiday season looks a little different. With budgets…

Jul 08 2025

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New Rules Allow Alcohol on Pedal Pubs: What it Means for Responsible Service in Ontario

By smartserveodev Announcements, Industry News

Starting July 1, 2025, Ontario’s hospitality and tourism sector is shifting gears—literally. The provincial government has announced that alcohol can now be sold and consumed on large quadricycles, commonly known…

Jun 30 2025

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Smart Serve Ontario Wins Bronze at 2025 International E-Learning Awards

By smartserveodev Announcements, Awards, Featured, Media

Smart Serve Ontario is proud to announce that it has been awarded Bronze in the Online Learning Experience category at the 2025 International E-Learning Awards (Business and Industry Division). The…

Dec 01 2024

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Your 2024 Holiday Guide!

By smartserveodev Lifestyle

Hosting a Safe and Memorable Holiday Gathering 🎉 Creating a welcoming and safe environment for your guests is essential for a successful holiday event. Thoughtful planning and attention to detail…

Jul 02 2024

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Smart Serve Ontario Announces Tailored Retail Training Program in Partnership with Ontario Convenience Store Association

By smartserveodev Announcements, Industry News

As a partnership between two trusted organizations, the Ontario Convenience Store Association and Smart Serve Ontario are working together to support the government’s announced rollout of alcohol retail modernization and…

May 08 2024

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Smart Serve Ontario Launches Campaign to provide essential and free mental health services to over 550,000 active Smart Serve certificate holders

By smartserveodev Announcements, Featured

Today, Smart Serve Ontario, a registered charity dedicated to responsible liquor sales and service practices, is taking a crucial step towards improving mental health in the hospitality industry with the…

Nov 30 2023

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Your 2023 Holiday Guide!

By smartserveodev Lifestyle

🍻 Guidance on Holiday Alcohol Consumption 🍷 According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, maintaining a merry and safe holiday season involves adhering to the recommendation of consuming no…

Oct 04 2023

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Looking for Board Members

By smartserveodev Announcements

THE ORGANIZATION Smart Serve Ontario is a responsible alcohol beverage service and sales training program. Recognized by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Smart Serve Ontario is dedicated…

Aug 24 2023

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Gyan Chandra, Smart Serve’s New Board Chair

By smartserveodev Announcements, News

Smart Serve Ontario is delighted to introduce Gyan Chandra as the newly appointed Chair of the Board. Gyan joined the board of Smart Serve in October 2019. He has held…

Jun 30 2023

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The AGCO Extends Final Recertification Window to August 31st, 2023

By smartserveodev Announcements

In response to the overwhelming demand for last-minute recertifications, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce an extension of the recertification window to 60 days,…

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