LCBO Strike Averted

Both sides in the L-C-B-O dispute have agreed to stick a cork instrike plans and keep bargaining until they strike a deal.

But if either side walks away from the table, a strike that was scheduled to begin this morning would likely be back on.

An OP-SEU official says the union would not be extending the strike deadline if it didn't feel it could forge a new contractthrough negotiation.

The strike threat prompted many people to stock up on alcohol andsome empty shelves may greet customers at some stores today.