Businesses in Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan nicked for non-compliance

Thestar.com
May 5, 2021

Nearly half of 39 tickets issued by the regional COVID-19 enforcement task force team under the Reopening Ontario Act for the period from April 26 to May 2 were issued by York Regional Police.

Nineteen of the charges distributed to residents and businesses under the Health Protection and Promotion Act for the seven-day period were issued by YRP. Although a member of the COVID-19 compliance team, YRP does not provide the nature of the infractions or the recipients of tickets for the weekly report compiled by the Region of York.

Overall, task force members conducted 2,062 inspections at locations across York Region during the seven-day period.

The combined enforcement team also includes York Region public health inspectors, municipal bylaws officers and York Region Transit officers.

Businesses failing to keep their customers and employees safe by not adhering to the mandated COVID-19 safety measures will be subject to fines, according to a statement issued by the Region of York. Repeat offenders could face temporary closure.

Of the remaining charges, Vaughan bylaws and York Region Transit officers issued seven each. Richmond Hill bylaws issued all four of its charges at a single business establishment.

One charge was issued by both Markham and Newmarket bylaws officers.

Fines are $880 unless otherwise noted.

The following lists businesses charged with non-compliance to health restrictions and measures for the seven-day period.

Golden Break Snooker & Pool Club, 9737 Yonge Street Unit 103 -- 105, Richmond Hill, 4 fines issued under stay-at-home order, Richmond Hill Bylaws.

Address, 505 Hwy 7 East Unit 262, Markham, Lack of face coverings, Markham Bylaws.

Public Park, 398-356 Thornhill Woods Dr, Thornhill Woods Woodlot 8, Vaughan, Fail to remain in place of residence, Vaughan Bylaws.

Pinky's Wellness Centre, 12 Vincent Street, Newmarket, Required to be closed, Newmarket Bylaws.

Perla Oyster Bar & Grill, 3901 Highway 7 West, Vaughan, Fail to close, Vaughan Bylaws.