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Olympic men’s hockey revellers fear not: Toronto bars, restaurants and cafés can serve alcohol during the morning bronze and gold medal games this weekend.

City council approved a motion put forward by Councillor Mike Layton that extends legal drinking hours so they start at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Nightclubs have been excluded from the move, which upset Mayor Rob Ford, who thinks all establishments should be treated the same.

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It also doesn’t apply to Wards 9 (York Centre), 11 (York South-Weston) and 24 (Willowdale), at the request of the local councillors.

“This is about joining together in community and watching a hockey game,” said Mr. Layton, after his motion was approved 37-4.

Mayor Ford and councillors John Parker, David Shiner and Mike Del Grande voted in opposition.

Pubs in British Columbia also got permission to extend their hours to watch the gold medal game at 4 a.m. (PST), but last call remains the same. “No 4 a.m. booze,” said B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton.