Vaughan businesses are focal point for York Region's non-compliance task force tally

Loud music, seating issues land charges during week of June 7 to 13

Yorkregion.com
June 16, 2021
John Cudmore

Eight charges were issued to businesses and residents under the Reopening Ontario Act for the period from June 7 to 13 by the Region of York’s COVID-19 enforcement task force team.

Five of the eight charges were delivered by Vaughan bylaws officers while York Region Public Health issued two in Vaughan.

Three charges were for establishments exceeding maximum music volume levels beyond conversation levels.

The other charge was issued by York Region Transit but was not disclosed.

Task force members conducted 510 inspections at locations across York Region during the seven-day period. The total included 159 education sessions conducted by the team members.

The combined enforcement team includes York Region Public Health inspectors, municipal bylaw officers, York Regional Police, York Region Transit representatives and Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario officers.

Since March 2020, the task force has completed 67,041 inspections, resulting in 1,398 charges and 29,470 compliance education activities.

Businesses failing to keep their customers and employees safe by not adhering to the mandated COVID-19 safety measures are subject to fines, according to the Region of York.

Fines are $880, unless noted otherwise.

The following list includes charges for non-compliance to health restrictions and measures for the seven-day period.

Aesthetic Therapies, Unit 11, Strada Drive, Vaughan, Failure to close, York Region Public Health.

Cameo Lounge, 4120 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, Fail to ensure that no music is played at a decibel level that exceeds the level of conversation, Vaughan bylaw enforcement.

Est. 2020 Restaurant and Lounge, 3603 Langstaff Road, Vaughan, (2 charges) 1. Fail to ensure that no music is played at a decibel level that exceeds the level of conversation. 2. Fail to ensure that no more than four people are seated at an outdoor table, Vaughan bylaws.

Load King Transport, 181 Trade Valley Drive, Vaughan, Lack of masks worn by employees, YR Public Health.

Posh Supperclub, 2180 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, Fail to ensure that no music is played at a decibel level that exceeds the level of conversation, Vaughan bylaws.

Regalz Kitchen and Bar, 4000 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, Fail to ensure that no more than four people are seated at an outdoor table, Vaughan bylaws.