Originally Posted by
Wastinglife 
The news media here had this same question. Government specifically made liquor stores essential at the request of all the hospitals here in Ontario. They don't want 1000's of alcoholics across the province coming to ER's because of withdrawals.
Ah thanks, I was wondering the reasons why as well. What I didn't understand though, is that many grocery stores here in Ontario sell alcohol and they're already an essential service...are the LCBO and Beer stores really needed? Maybe because they don't sell hard liquor....?