FAQ about Enforcement
As the COVID-19 situation in Hamilton continues to evolve, these FAQ will be regularly updated as circumstances change to provide residents with current information on how the City of Hamilton is enforcing the Provincial Orders under the Emergency Measures and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).
Updated as of August 2, 2021. Information is updated weekly on Monday mornings.
| Charges under EMCPA | Charges |
|---|---|
| Non-essential/Essential Businesses | 13 |
| Gathering of 5+ People | 28 |
| Use of Prohibited Amenities | 114 |
| Others | 0 |
| Obstruct any Order/Officer | 9 |
| Using off-leash Dog Park | 8 |
| Total Charges under EMCPA | 172 |
| Charges under Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) | Charges |
|---|---|
| Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order | 486 |
| Obstruct any person exercising power | 11 |
| Obstruct any person performing a duty | 17 |
| Total Charges under ROA | 514 |
| Administrative Penalties | Charges |
|---|---|
| Fireworks By-law | 1 |
| Face Coverings By-law (20-155) | 35 |
| Physical Distancing (20-056) | 134 |
| Physical Distancing (20-164) | 70 |
| Total Charges under APS | 240 |
| EMCPA issued during Stay at Home Order Period | Charges |
|---|---|
| EMCPA - Fail to comply with an order made during declared emergency | 153 |
| EMCPA - Obstruct any person exercising a power in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency | 1 |
| EMCPA - Obstruct any person performing a duty in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency | 0 |
| Total Charges | 154 |
| Enforcement Fines | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| Physical Distancing | $500 |
| Face Coverings | $200 to $500 |
| Reopening Act of Ontario (ROA) | $750 to $1000 |
| EMCPA (Stay at Home Order) | $750 to $1000 |
ROA & EMCPA Enforcement fine amounts are subject to victim surcharges.
Business charges issued under COVID Regulations and By-laws include:
- Face Coverings By-law (20-155), as amended;
- Physical Distancing By-law (20-164), as amended;
- Reopening Ontario Act (ROA), 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 17
- Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9
- Any other legislation/by-laws enacted by the Province or the City in relation to the pandemic
Disclaimer: Please note that the fact that a business has been charged with an offence does not mean that that business is guilty of the offence. A ticket or penalty notice amounts to an allegation and the business is presumed innocent until the alleged offence is proven or admitted.
| Date | Business | Offence | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Aug-21 | FLYING SQUIRREL Upper James Street, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | As Operator, failed to ask person not wearing a Face Covering to leave Establishment |
| 2-Jul-21 | SHY'S PLACE RESTAURANT Coreslab Drive, Flamborough |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; COVID-19 Safety Plan Violations |
| 2-Jul-21 | SHY'S PLACE RESTAURANT Coreslab Drive, Flamborough |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Obstruct any person exercising a power in accordance with a continued section 7.0.2 order |
| 2-Jul-21 | ETHAN JAMES SALON & SPA Upper James St, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Multiple Infractions (ie. Exceed Capacity Limits, Face Covering Violations) |
| 27-Jun-21 | CAUSE AND EFFECT Stone Church Rd E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings Violations |
| 27-Jun-21 | CAUSE AND EFFECT Stone Church Rd E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings Violations |
| 27-Jun-21 | CAUSE AND EFFECT Stone Church Rd E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to comply with specific industy regulations - music volume levels |
| 26-Jun-21 | ETHAN JAMES SALON & SPA Upper James St, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Non-Essential Business Operation/Operating when not Permitted |
| 18-Jun-21 | CROATION SPORTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE Green Mountain Rd E, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Contact Tracing |
| 17-Jun-21 | SARAI FRESH FOOD Panabaker Drive, Ancaster |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; COVID-19 Safety Plan Violations (no plan, fail to post, fail to produce when requested) |
| 6-Jun-21 | GRAINGER GOALIE TRAINING Nash Road North, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Non-Essential Business Operating when not Permitted |
| 4-Jun-21 | ALI'S BARBER SHOP King St. West, Dundas |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Non-Essential Business Operating when not Permitted |
| 28-May-21 | ALLURE LOUNGE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Host/Organize Indoor Social Gathering |
| 28-May-21 | ALLURE LOUNGE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Host/Organize Indoor Social Gathering |
| 28-May-21 | ALLURE LOUNGE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Indoor Social Gathering |
| 28-May-21 | ALLURE LOUNGE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Indoor Social Gathering |
| 28-May-21 | ALLURE LOUNGE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Indoor Social Gathering |
| 28-May-21 | ALLURE LOUNGE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Indoor Social Gathering |
| 5-May-21 | TAPPLY BINET ANCASTER Garner Road West, Ancaster |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Non-Essential Business Operation |
| 5-May-21 | TAPPLY BINET ANCASTER Garner Road West, Ancaster |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Obstruction of Investigation |
| 2-May-21 | O CANTINHO CHURRASQUEIRA & CAFÉ Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings Violations |
| 2-May-21 | O CANTINHO CHURRASQUEIRA & CAFÉ Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce/ensure Physical Distancing |
| 2-May-21 | O CANTINHO CHURRASQUEIRA & CAFÉ Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; COVID-19 Safety Plan Violations (no plan, fail to post, fail to produce when requested) |
| 2-May-21 | RENEGADE TATTOO CANADA Kenilworth Ave N., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating Business when not Permitted |
| 30-Apr-21 | RENEGADE TATTOO CANADA Kenilworth Ave N., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating Business when not Permitted |
| 30-Apr-21 | RENEGADE TATTOO CANADA Kenilworth Ave N., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Obstruction of Investigation |
| 30-Apr-21 | RENEGADE TATTOO CANADA Kenilworth Ave N., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce/ensure Physical Distancing |
| 30-Apr-21 | RENEGADE TATTOO CANADA Kenilworth Ave N., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings Violations |
| 24-Apr-21 | KRYPTONIAN INK Concession Street, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating Business when not Permitted |
| 21-Apr-21 | SOL'EXOTICA TANNING SPA Mud Street, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating Business when not Permitted |
| 14-Apr-21 | KRYPTONIAN INK Concession Street, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Obstruct any person exercising a power in accordance with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Obstruction of an Investigation |
| 14-Apr-21 | KRYPTONIAN INK Concession Street, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating Business when not Permitted |
| 8-Apr-21 | THE BARBER CENTRE Main Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating Business when not Permitted |
| 8-Apr-21 | THE BARBER CENTRE Main Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Covering Violations |
| 8-Apr-21 | THE BARBER CENTRE Main Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Obstruct any person performing a duty in accordance with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Obstruction of an Investigation |
| 4-Apr-21 | CHURRASQUEIRA CAFÉ & CANTINHO Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Allow indoor dining when not permitted |
| 4-Apr-21 | CHURRASQUEIRA CAFÉ & CANTINHO Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 3-Apr-21 | ONTARIO STONE DESIGN Stone Church Rd. E, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to produce written COVID-19 Safety Plan when requested |
| 29-Mar-21 | EURO SKINCARE & LASER CLINIC Gailmont Drive, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Non-Essential Business Operation |
| 29-Mar-21 | EURO SKINCARE & LASER CLINIC Gailmont Drive, Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to Ensure Face Coverings worn |
| 27-Mar-21 | THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceeded maximum capacity within establishment |
| 27-Mar-21 | THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to ensure Face Coverings worn |
| 27-Mar-21 | THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to ensure Face Coverings worn |
| 27-Mar-21 | THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to conduct active screening of customers |
| 27-Mar-21 | THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to Ensure Physical Distancing within establishment |
| 27-Mar-21 | THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Contact Tracing |
| 27-Mar-21 | THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Act of Ontario | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Volume of music exceed permitted level |
| 25-Mar-21 | KINGDOM WORSHIP CENTRE Upper Wellington St., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator failed to prohibit entry to Establishment to person not wearing a Face Covering |
| 25-Mar-21 | KINGDOM WORSHIP CENTRE Upper Wellington St., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator, failed to ask person not wearing a Face Covering to leave Establishment |
| 19-Mar-21 | CAUSE & EFFECT Stone Church Rd. E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Serve Liquor past permitted hours |
| 19-Mar-21 | CAUSE & EFFECT Stone Church Rd. E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceeded maximum capacity within establishment |
| 19-Mar-21 | CAUSE & EFFECT Stone Church Rd. E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Contact Tracing |
| 19-Mar-21 | CAUSE & EFFECT Stone Church Rd. E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Covering Violations |
| 19-Mar-21 | UNITED SOCCER CENTRE Seaman St., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed Capacity Limits for Indoor Sports Facility |
| 17-Mar-21 | UNITED SOCCER CENTRE Seaman St., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed Capacity Limits for Indoor Sports Facility |
| 14-Mar-21 | MCMASTER COFFEE Emerson St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | As Operator failed to post mandatory Face Covering Sign at entrance of Establishment |
| 13-Mar-21 | CYPRUS LOUNGE AND CAFÉ Concession St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Contact Tracing |
| 13-Mar-21 | RAOABE RESTAURANT Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating Past Provincial Regulated Time |
| 13-Mar-21 | RAOABE RESTAURANT Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 13-Mar-21 | RAOABE RESTAURANT Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceeded maximum capacity within establishment |
| 13-Mar-21 | EMPIRE HAIR PALACE King St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 12-Mar-21 | BASHA NAHAS Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Contact Tracing |
| 12-Mar-21 | BASHA NAHAS Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to conduct active screening of customers |
| 12-Mar-21 | BASHA NAHAS Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Covering Violations |
| 12-Mar-21 | BASHA NAHAS Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 8-Mar-21 | SUNQUEST TANNING Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 6-Mar-21 | GAGE PIZZA & WINGS Upper Gage Ave, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 5-Mar-21 | CAUSE AND EFFECT Stone Church Rd. E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed maximum capacity permitted for indoor dining |
| 5-Mar-21 | CAUSE AND EFFECT Stone Church Rd. E., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Open and Operating past Provincial Regulated time |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 3-Mar-21 | PARTY VILLA HAMILTON Highway 6, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 1-Mar-21 | MONTFORT Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 27-Feb-21 | LORD BYRON STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE Main St. S., Waterdown |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed maximum capacity permitted for indoor dining |
| 27-Feb-21 | LORD BYRON STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE Main St. S., Waterdown |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Host/Organize Indoor Social Gathering of more than 5 people |
| 27-Feb-21 | LORD BYRON STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE Main St. S., Waterdown |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Permit more than 4 persons to be seated together |
| 27-Feb-21 | LORD BYRON STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE Main St. S., Waterdown |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 27-Feb-21 | MATTSON & CO. Locke St. S., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed maximum capacity permitted for indoor dining |
| 27-Feb-21 | MATTSON & CO. Locke St. S., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 26-Feb-21 | TWISTED INDIAN WRAPS Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 23-Feb-21 | CLORE BEAUTY SUPPLY Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 22-Feb-21 | ROYAL CITY BARBER SHOP Rymal Rd. E, Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator failed to post mandatory Face Covering Sign at entrance of Establishment |
| 21-Feb-21 | VALUEWAY/ESSO GAS STATION Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Fail to wear a required Face Covering in an Establishment |
| 19-Feb-21 | ANGELO'S UNISEX HAIR STYLING Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Offering Services Not Permitted |
| 11-Feb-21 | BUSY BEE FOOD MART Barton S. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 8-Feb-21 | ROYAL PIZZA & WINGS Queenston Rd, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 8-Feb-21 | MR. CHICKEN SHAWARMA Queenston Rd, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to determine indoor capacity limit |
| 8-Feb-21 | MR. CHICKEN SHAWARMA Queenston Rd, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 8-Feb-21 | EAST WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 5-Feb-21 | AZZURRI SPORT CLUB Hwy 8, Stoney Creek |
Face Covering By-Law | As Operator, failed to ask person not wearing a Face Covering to leave Establishment |
| 31-Jan-21 | HASTY MARKET James St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No safety plan posted in a conspicuous location |
| 31-Jan-21 | HASTY MARKET James St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to conduct active screening of customers |
| 30-Jan-21 | A1 PIZZA CENTRE Castlewood Blvd, Dundas |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to conduct active screenings |
| 30-Jan-21 | A1 PIZZA CENTRE Castlewood Blvd, Dundas |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 31-Jan-21 | CHURRASQUEIRA CAFÉ & CANTINHO Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 31-Jan-21 | UNO STOP CONVENIENCE Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to follow local public health guidelines |
| 31-Jan-21 | ROCKLAND VARIETY Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to follow local public health guidelines |
| 31-Jan-21 | ROCKLAND VARIETY Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 31-Jan-21 | ROCKLAND VARIETY Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No safety plan posted in a conspicuous location |
| 31-Jan-21 | HUSKY Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to conduct passive screening of customers |
| 30-Jan-21 | VAGUEIRA BAKERY COFFEE & PASTRY Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 30-Jan-21 | SHOPPERS DRUG MART Herkimer St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to conduct active screening of customers |
| 30-Jan-21 | SUSHI AZUKI Locke St. S., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No safety plan posted in a conspicuous location |
| 30-Jan-21 | DUARTE SUPERMARKET Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 30-Jan-21 | SHOPPERS DRUG MART Cannon St. E. Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations |
| 23-Jan-21 | BRUNO'S PIZZA & WINGS Main St. E., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Fail to wear a required Face Covering in an Establishment |
| 23-Jan-21 | BRUNO'S PIZZA & WINGS Main St. E., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Fail to wear a required Face Covering in an Establishment |
| 22-Jan-21 | DOLLAR GATE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 20-Jan-21 | BUJAN GOALTENDING Hempstead Drive, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations, Non-Essential Business Operating |
| 20-Jan-21 | BUJAN GOALTENDING Hempstead Drive, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations |
| 17-Jan-21 | DESTINY'S HAIR SALON Gailmont Drive, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations, Fail to enforce Physical Distancing, Non-Essential Business Operating |
| 17-Jan-21 | DESTINY'S HAIR SALON Gailmont Drive, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Obstruction of Investigation |
| 8-Jan-21 | ANYTIME CONVENIENCE Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Covid-19 Safety Plan |
| 8-Jan-21 | WELCOME MART Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Covid-19 Safety Plan |
| 5-Jan-21 | BIG BEAR FOOD MARKET Aberdeen Ave., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Covid-19 Safety Plan |
| 4-Jan-21 | DOLLAR STORE Dundurn St. S., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to conduct active screening of customers, No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 2-Jan-21 | DE ROSA BAKERY Wilson St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 2-Jan-21 | DE ROSA BAKERY Wilson St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 2-Jan-21 | DE ROSA BAKERY Wilson St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 2-Jan-21 | DE ROSA BAKERY Wilson St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 1-Jan-21 | LAST CALL BAR Crockett St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 1-Jan-21 | LAST CALL BAR Crockett St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 1-Jan-21 | LAST CALL BAR Crockett St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 1-Jan-21 | LAST CALL BAR Crockett St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Attend indoor social gathering |
| 31-Dec-20 | PAGODA DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 31-Dec-20 | PAGODA DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT Main St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceeded maximum capacity within establishment |
| 31-Dec-20 | NO FRILLS Upper James St., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 31-Dec-20 | SHOPPERS DRUG MART Mohawk Rd. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 29-Dec-20 | BIG BEAR FOOD MART Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Fail to wear a required Face Covering in an Establishment |
| 29-Dec-20 | FOOD BASICS Mohawk Rd. W., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Fail to wear a required Face Covering in an Establishment |
| 29-Dec-20 | CENTURA Nebo Rd, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Open for indoor shopping when not permitted |
| 29-Dec-20 | CENTURA Nebo Rd, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 27-Dec-20 | SUPREME PIZZA Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator failed to ensure person working in Establishment wears Face Covering |
| 27-Dec-20 | WM DISCOUNT & LIQUIDATION Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 27-Dec-20 | WM DISCOUNT & LIQUIDATION Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 27-Dec-20 | GOLDEN GRAIN BAKERY INC Highway 8, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 27-Dec-20 | GOLDEN GRAIN BAKERY INC Highway 8, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to ensure Face Coverings worn |
| 27-Dec-20 | GOLDEN GRAIN BAKERY INC Highway 8, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 27-Dec-20 | SALTI'S STORE Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to ensure Face Coverings worn |
| 27-Dec-20 | SALTI'S STORE Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 24-Dec-20 | TIM HORTONS South Service Rd., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 24-Dec-20 | TIM HORTONS South Service Rd., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to ensure Face Coverings worn |
| 24-Dec-20 | TIM HORTONS South Service Rd., Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed gathering limits |
| 24-Dec-20 | BEER STORE Mohawk Rd. E., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 21-Dec-20 | BIG BEAR FOOD MART Wellington St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 20-Dec-20 | BIG BEE CONVENIENCE Barton St. E., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator failed to ensure person working in Establishment wears Face Covering |
| 20-Dec-20 | NATIONS FRESH FOODS King St. W., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 20-Dec-20 | NATIONS FRESH FOODS King St. W., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 20-Dec-20 | NATIONS FRESH FOODS King St. W., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce physical distancing within store |
| 20-Dec-20 | FRANCO'S NO FRILLS Queenston Rd, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 20-Dec-20 | FRANCO'S NO FRILLS Queenston Rd, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 19-Dec-20 | B&T FOODS Queen St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 19-Dec-20 | B&T FOODS Queen St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 19-Dec-20 | B&T FOODS Queen St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 19-Dec-20 | B&T FOODS Queen St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 18-Dec-20 | MINDEN JEWELLERS King St. W., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Fail to wear a required Face Covering in an Establishment |
| 18-Dec-20 | PITA PIT King St. W., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Fail to wear a required Face Covering in an Establishment |
| 18-Dec-20 | THE DREAM CENTRE Innovation Drive, Flamborough |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed capacity limits for indoor sports facility |
| 17-Dec-20 | SAMIR SUPERMARKET Upper James St, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 17-Dec-20 | SAMIR SUPERMARKET Upper James St, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations |
| 17-Dec-20 | PUB FICTION Garner Rd. W., Ancaster |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed capacity limits for indoor dining |
| 16-Dec-20 | AL SIMMONS GUN SHOP LIMITED Locke St. S., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator failed to ensure person working in Establishment wears Face Covering |
| 16-Dec-20 | AL SIMMONS GUN SHOP LIMITED Locke St. S., Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | Obstructing an Officer or Authorized Staff |
| 14-Dec-20 | B&T FOODS Queen St. N., Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 12-Dec-20 | SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM King Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings |
| 12-Dec-20 | SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM King Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed capacity limit for an event or meeting space |
| 12-Dec-20 | SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM King Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Contact Tracing |
| 12-Dec-20 | SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM King Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 12-Dec-20 | SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM King Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Obstruct any person performing a duty in accordance with a continued section 7.0.2 order |
| 12-Dec-20 | SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM King Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 12-Dec-20 | FLEA MARKET Barton Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Failed to conduct required screenings. |
| 12-Dec-20 | CAUSE AND EFFECT KITCHEN & BAR Stone Church Road E, Stoney Creek |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator, failed to ask person not wearing a Face Covering to leave Establishment |
| 12-Dec-20 | CAUSE AND EFFECT KITCHEN & BAR Stone Church Road E, Stoney Creek |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator, failed to ensure person working in Establishment wears Face Covering |
| 11-Dec-20 | JUG CITY Upper Gage Ave, Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator, failed to ensure person working in Establishment wears Face Covering |
| 5-Dec-20 | LA LUNA Concession Street, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed capacity limits |
| 5-Dec-20 | STACKED PANCAKE & BREAKFAST HOUSE Wilson Street West, Ancaster |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed capacity limits |
| 3-Dec-20 | THE DREAM CENTRE Innovation Drive, Flamborough |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed capacity limits for indoor sports facility |
| 1-Dec-20 | EMPIRE HAIR PALACE King Street East, Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator, failed to ask person not wearing a Face Covering to leave establishment |
| 28-Nov-20 | GALLEY PUMP TAVERN Wentworth Street North, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Exceed capacity limits |
| 28-Nov-20 | NOBODY'S PERFECT BAR & GRILL John Street North, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating past permitted hours |
| 28-Nov-20 | FLA CAFÉ & BAR Barton Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Operating past permitted hours |
| 27-Nov-20 | BIG BEE CONVENIENCE Concession Street, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations |
| 26-Nov-20 | DIAMOND BEAUTY AND BARBER Upper James Street, Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator, failed to ensure person working in Establishment wears Face Covering |
| 26-Nov-20 | FIRST BARBER King Street West, Hamilton |
Face Coverings By-law | As Operator, failed to ask person not wearing a Face Covering to leave Establishment |
| 26-Nov-20 | KROWN KAFE Queenston Road, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No COVID-19 Safety Plan |
| 19-Nov-20 | YOUR SHAWARMA Stone Church Road East, Stoney Creek |
Face Coverings By-law | As operator failed to post mandatory Face Covering Sign at entrance of establishment |
| 18-Nov-20 | VILLAGE BARBERS King Street East, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations |
| 14-Nov-20 | SHISHA KAIF CAFÉ AND HOOKAH BAR Upper James Street, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; No Contact Tracing |
| 14-Nov-20 | FIONN MACCOOL'S Stone Church Road East, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Serve liquor past permitted hours |
| 14-Nov-20 | FIONN MACCOOL'S Stone Church Road East, Stoney Creek |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
| 13-Nov-20 | THE STOP BAR AND GRILL Barton Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations, Fail to enforce Physical Distancing, No Contact Tracing |
| 13-Nov-20 | ALLURE LOUNGE Barton Street East, Hamilton |
Reopening Ontario Act | Fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order; Face Coverings violations, Fail to enforce Physical Distancing |
City of Hamilton COVID-19 Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who enforces the Reopening Ontario Act and COVID related By-laws?
The Reopening Ontario Act can be enforced by Hamilton Police or by City of Hamilton By-law Officers. Hamilton Police and By-law Officers are also enforcing the City’s Physical Distancing Bylaw and Face Covering By-law. To report contraventions, contact the City of Hamilton at 905-546-2489 (CITY).
Are City By-law Officers still responding to non-COVID related complaints?
It is important to note that while Licensing and Bylaw Services have prioritized COVID-19 related calls, they continue to respond to issues related to other City by-laws. This includes Vital Services, Vacant Buildings, Licensing, Illegal Dumping, emergency Property Standards matters, as well as the illegal cutting of trees.
Who is responsible for enforcement if a business is in violation of the Provincial Order?
Hamilton Police and By-law Officers. If residents suspect noncompliance of a business, they can report it by contacting 905-546-2489 (CITY).
Are face coverings required in condominiums?
Yes. Face Coverings are required in all lobbies, elevators, meeting rooms or other common use facilities.
What if there is a concern regarding a business not following proper hygiene?
The City’s Public Health Inspectors are responsible for enforcing proper hygiene and public health practices at restaurants, stores, etc. If you suspect that a business is not following proper hygiene, such as food handling or cleaning, call the Public Health COVID-19 hotline at 905-974-9848 or email [email protected]
How do you report suspected price gouging by a business?
Suspected price gouging can be reported through the Provincial hotline at 1-800-889-9768.
If there are people who have returned from travel that are not self-isolating, how is this reported?
Failure to self-isolate could be an offence under the Quarantine Act of Canada. Enforcement is the responsibility of the federal Quarantine Officer identified under the Act. Until that person is identified by the Federal Government and directs the police to assist after they have determined there is a violation under the Act, the Police have no authority to act.
If there are people who have tested positive for COVID-19 who are not doing the mandatory quarantine who do they report this to?
A person who has an active case of COVID-19 that is not adhering to isolation protocols can be reported to the Public Health COVID-19 hotline at 905- 974-9848 or by emailing [email protected]
Is there a fine for individuals for not wearing a mask?
Yes, every person on the premises of a business that is open must wear a mask or face covering that covers their mouth, nose and chin during any period in which they are in an indoor area of the premises. In addition, every person must wear a mask or face covering whenever they are attending an organized public event or gathering and within two metres of another individual who is not part of their household.
The fine amount is $750.
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