Drinking Problems in Ontario, Canada: Ironies, Causes, and Comparisons
Little wonder there needs to be public service announcements advising against drinking and driving (while operating water vehicles). The LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) occupies prime real estate in popular lakeside locations. In Killarney and Port Carling, their properties are waterfront. Look at Port Carling’s pick-up dock (in the photo posted above). On a recent road trip through Northern Ontario, no matter the basics communities seemed to lack, government liquor stores appeared prominent and dominant. Maclean’s Canada Day double issue, with a feature offering the "startling facts" about Canadians vs Americans" gave interesting statistcs. Apparently, 27% of Canadians conusme alcholhoic drinks "at least ‘a few times a week’" compared to 19% of Americans. Also, 1.3% of Canadians’ household expenditure goes on alcohol compared to 1% of Americans’.
