2 charges for Vaughan spa as York Region's non-compliance team issues 6 fines

Thestar.com
Dec. 1, 2021
John Cudmore

Three Vaughan businesses were issued fines by the Region of York’s COVID-19 enforcement task force from Nov. 15 to 28 under the Reopening Ontario Act.

The businesses accounted for four of the six charges across York Region by the task force for the two-week period.

Details of two incidents in which charges were applied by York Region Transit were not disclosed.

In total, task force members conducted 455 inspections at locations across York Region during the 14-day period. There were also 456 compliance education activities conducted.

The charges are part of an ongoing effort to ensure 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.

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, including surcharges, unless noted otherwise.

Since March 18, 2020, a total of 75,497 inspections have been conducted, with 1,557 charges applied to businesses and individuals across York Region.

The following list includes published charges issued to businesses for non-compliance to health restrictions and measures for the 14-day period:

168 Asian Sushi Buffet, 103-1520 Steeles Ave. W., Vaughan -- corporation fail to comply with a continued order, York Region Public Health.

Golden Sunshine Spa, 180 Winges Rd., Vaughan -- two charges: fail to wear a face covering while providing services and individual failing to wear a face covering, Vaughan Bylaws Enforcement.

NCI Vaughan Iceplex, 7551 Jane St., Vaughan -- no contact list maintained, YR Public Health.