The deadline for talks between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and its workers is fast approaching, with the possibility the province’s liquor stores may go dry ahead of the Canada Day long weekend still looming as of Sunday evening.

The workers’ union has threatened to go on strike at one minute past midnight Sunday. That possibility could result in LCBO stores remaining closed through the week until a deal is reached.

As Pride weekend in Toronto drew to a close, there was no word on how the talks were going. A conciliator involved in the negotiations imposed a media blackout Saturday.

The blackout remained through the afternoon Sunday. Neither side will comment.

The LCBO extended store hours for its outlets the past couple of days to allow customers more time to stock up in the event of a strike.

A few stores in downtown Toronto are coincidentally open until 11 p.m. Sunday because of Pride festivities, with most stores closing at 6 p.m.

A potential strike would inconvenience celebrations for Canada’s 150th birthday and would limit access to spirits in the province.

“Everyone is kind of freaking out this weekend, (and) going to stock up,” shopper Danica Bennewies told the Star on Saturday, adding that her main concern was over access to hard liquor.

“I’m not concerned with beer or wine because of Loblaws, Wine Rack, the Wine Shop; it’s all covered,” she said.

Toronto residents worried their weekend will be dampened by the strike still have the weekend to stock up, as well as many other locations to buy alcohol other than the LCBO.

The Beer Store and Wine Rack stores will remain open in the event of a strike. And of course, Toronto has no shortage of craft breweries for those planning for the long weekend.

Here’s a partial list where else you can buy alcohol in the GTA.

Grocery stores:

As many as 130 Ontario grocery stores are authorized to sell beer, with up to 70 allowed to sell wine. Check here to see if your local grocery sells alcohol.

Where to buy wine:

• Wine Rack stores — At least 25 GTA locations

Website: https://www.winerack.com/www.winerack.comEND

• The Wine Shop — At least 20 GTA locations

www.thewineshops.com

Where to buy beer:

• The Beer Store — More than 450 Ontario locations, dozens in the GTA

Website: www.thebeerstore.ca

• Amsterdam BrewHouse

Location: 245 Queens Quay

Hours: Sunday to Thursday (11 a.m. - Late) Friday and Saturday (11 a.m. - 2 a.m.)

• Bandit Brewery

Location: 2125 Dundas St. W

Hours: Monday to Thursday (5 p.m. - 12 a.m.) Friday (5p.m. - 1 a.m.) Saturday (12 p.m. - 1 a.m.) Sunday (12p.m. – 12 a.m.)

• Burdock Brewery

Hours: Sunday to Thursday (5 p.m. – 12 a.m.) Friday and Saturday (5 p.m. – 2 a.m.)

• Bellwoods Brewery

Location: 124 Ossington Ave.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday (5 p.m. - 12 a.m.) Thursday (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.) Friday (2 p.m. - 1 a.m.) Saturday (12 p.m. - 1 a.m.) Sunday (12 p.m. – Midnight)

• Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery

Location: 42 Liberty St.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday (11 a.m. - 1 a.m.) Thursday and Friday (11 a.m. - 2 a.m.) Saturday (10 a.m. - 2 a.m.) Sunday (10 a.m. - 1 a.m.)

• Blood Brothers Brewing

Location: 165 Geary Ave.

Hours: Sunday to Saturday (12 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

• Folly Brewpub

Location: 928 College St.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday (4 p.m. - late) Saturday (1 p.m. - late) Sunday (1 p.m. - 11 p.m.)

• Granite Brewery

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Location: 245 Eglinton Ave. E

Hours: Sunday (11 a.m. – Midnight) Monday to Thursday (11:30 a.m. to Midnight) Friday and Saturday (11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.)

• Indie Ale House

Location: 2876 Dundas St. W

Hours: Monday (5 p.m. – 11 p.m.) Tuesday to Saturday (12 p.m. – 11 p.m.) Sunday (12 p.m. – 11 p.m.)

• Left Field Brewery

Location: 36 Wagstaff Drive

Hours: Monday to Saturday (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

• Louis Cifer BrewWorks

Location: 417 Danforth Ave.

Hours: Monday to Wednesday (11:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.) Thursday and Friday (11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.) Saturday (11 a.m. - 2 a.m.) Sunday (11 a.m. – 12 a.m.)

• Mill Street Brewery

Location: 55 Mill St.

Hours: Sunday (10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.) Monday (11 a.m. - 11 p.m.) Tuesday (11 a.m. – 12 a.m.) Wednesday(11 a.m. – 1 a.m.) Thursday (11 a.m. – 12 a.m.) Friday(11 a.m. – 2 a.m.) Saturday (10:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.)

• Radical Road Brewing

Location: 1177 Queen St. E

Hours: Monday (closed) Tuesday to Thursday (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.) Friday and Saturday (12 p.m. – Midnight) Sunday (12 p.m. – 11 p.m.)

• Steam Whistle Brewing

Location: 255 Bremner Blvd.

Hours: Sunday (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Monday to Satuday (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Here are some GTA micro-distillers you can check out:

Yongehurst Distillery Company

Location: 346 Westmoreland Ave. N.

Hours: Friday (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Saturday (12 p.m. – 6 p.m.)

Location: 150 Bradwick Dr.

Hours: Monday to Friday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)