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York Region's non-compliance team issues 7 charges at Aurora, Vaughan businesses

Yorkregion.com
Nov. 17, 2021

York Region's COVID-19 enforcement task force team issued seven charges to businesses and residents from Nov. 1 to 14 under the Reopening Ontario Act.

In total, task force members conducted 547 inspections at locations across York Region during the 14-day period. There were also 215 compliance education activities conducted.

The charges are part of an ongoing effort to assure businesses are in compliance with current public health regulations and restrictions. The results are listed in a biweekly report issued by the Region of York.

Five of the charges were issued to Vaughan businesses, and one to a business in Aurora.

Details of one of the charges issued by York Region Transit, was not disclosed.

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.

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.

Artsy Baker, 255 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, rules for areas in Stage 3.

Chateau Le Jardin Conference and Event Venue, 8440 Highway 27, Vaughan, rules for areas in Stage 3.

Gran Gusto Ristorante and Pizzeria, 6-7 3883 Highway 7, Vaughan, rules for areas in Stage 3.

L'Antipasto Ristorante, 8001 Weston Road, Vaughan, fail to wear a face covering while providing services.

Nove Ristorante, 8383 Weston Road, Vaughan, rules for areas in Stage 3.

San Antonio Seafood Market and Oyster Bar, 8383 Weston Road, Vaughan, not checking vaccination.