LCBO strike talks resume Wednesday after nearly 2 weeks [Video]

After nearly two weeks there’s movement on the LCBO strike. Contract negotiations have resumed between the LCBO and the union representing 9,000 workers who walked off the job 13 days ago.

This is the first time that talks are back on at the table since workers walked out. Premier Doug Ford says he’s optimistic about the development.

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Shoppers, meanwhile, have noticed empty shelves in other stores.

“It’s been very tough,” said Shane Dunn, who was shopping at the Beer Store on Wednesday. “With the strike, I find myself going to different places like the Beer Store and Loblaws and even they’re sold out as well. Pretty much of everything: beer, cider, and wine.”

Shoppers have been making the trip to pick up beer, wine and some liquor in Quebec.

“I’m using a bunch of gas mileage getting to Gatineau and whatnot,” said Dunn.

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