A downtown 麻豆传媒映画Tim Hortons had its business licence suspended for violating the orders of Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry limiting restaurants to take-out and delivery service.
The city鈥檚 property use inspectors visited the Tim Hortons at 108 West Pender on four different occasion and issued several warnings. The coffee shop鈥檚 business licence was suspended on March 26 and will be in effect for three days.
According to a City of 麻豆传媒映画information bulletin issued late Friday afternoon, property use inspectors have visited more than 5,800 restaurants and 1,000 鈥減ersonal care facilities鈥� since March 20 when Henry . On March 21, she ordered all in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Residents have also been reporting establishments not complying with Henry鈥檚 orders. The city鈥檚 311 call centre has received 69 complaints about restaurants and 11 about personal service establishments not in compliance.
Individuals and businesses found to be in violation of a City order issued under the State of Emergency bylaw are liable for fines of up to $50,000. To date, the City of 麻豆传媒映画has not issued any tickets for such violations.
On March 20, city manager Sadhu Johnston made the order to close restaurants and suggested operators switch to take-out and delivery service.
鈥淭he City is pleased to see how responsive restaurant owners have been to date and thanks the vast majority of businesses that are taking the directions from the City and public health officials seriously,鈥� the statement reads.
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