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Earlier today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford extended all emergency orders, which includes the closure of all non-essential businesses.

Originally extended to Tuesday May 12, it’s now been moved back to Tuesday May 19. However last week he declared the province is "getting close" to reopening.

While it will be some time before businesses resume regular service and hours, the LCBO is extending their hours at more than 360 stores, just prior to the Victoria Day long weekend.

As of Thursday May 14, the storefronts with reduced hours due to COVID-19 pandemic, will be open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-9pm and Sundays 11am-6pm. A list of stores will be available on their website starting May 14.

 While extending their hours may mitigate crowds and lineups, the best way to avoid either and support local businesses: Order your booze directly from Toronto bars, restaurants, and breweries.

 And a helpful tool for those in search of brews: New site Beer Finder lists +1K locally crafted beers you can order online, direct from 117 Ontario breweries - with more being added “every day,” according to founder Cam Sloan.