Nine supermarkets in Brampton and Mississauga are among the latest 76 independent and large grocery stores in Ontario getting the go-ahead to sell beer and cider.

The stores can start stocking shelves June 30.

Currently, up to 130 grocery stores in the province can sell beer and cider, including 70 that can also sell wine.

These latest 11 independent grocery stores and 65 stores owned by large grocers were selected through a competitive bid process held by the LCBO, according to Ontario’s finance ministry.

The successful bidders in Brampton were Longo’s at 7700 Hurontario St., Metro at 10886 Hurontario St. and Walmart Supercentres at 50 Quarry Edge Dr. and 30 Conventry Rd.

In Mississauga, the stores are Walmart Supercentres at 100 City Centre Dr. and 800 Matheson Blvd., P.A.T. Oriental Food Market at 333 Dundas St. E. and Starsky Fine Foods at 3115 Dundas St. W and 2040 Dundas St. E.

Successful bidders apply to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for authorization to sell beer and cider.

An annual fee paid to the AGCO is required to obtain an authorization.

The province aims to have alcohol available in 450 grocery stores.

For a map and list of currently authorized grocery stores visit ontario.ca/morechoice.

