"Ontario will allow bars and restaurants across the province to start selling alcohol as of 6 a.m. ET on Sunday as the Canadian men's hockey team competes for a gold medal at the Olympics. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement in a social media post Friday, not long after Canada toppled Finland in a nail-biting semi-final matchup. The gold medal game starts at 8:10 a.m. ET on Sunday."
"Let's all come together, support local businesses and cheer on Team Canada! Ford said."
"The provincewide edict mirrors a similar decision made by Toronto city council earlier this month, which allowed alcohol sales in the city to start at 6 a.m. for the duration of the Olympics."
"Nathan MacKinnon's goal with 36 seconds left in the game gave Canada a 3-2 victory over Finland, allowing them to reach the Olympic men's hockey gold-medal game."
Alcohol sales in Ontario bars and restaurants will be permitted starting at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday to coincide with the Olympic men's hockey gold-medal game scheduled for 8:10 a.m. ET. The provincewide measure mirrors a Toronto decision that allowed 6 a.m. alcohol service during the Olympics. Canada's men's hockey team remains undefeated at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games after a 3-2 semi-final victory over Finland secured by a goal with 36 seconds remaining. Canada will face the winner of the semifinal between the United States and Slovakia. The timing aims to support local businesses and accommodate fans.
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