Archived News: COVID-19 City of Vaughan News & Updates

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY:

 

BARS & RESTAURANTS:

November 22, 2020: COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open —Lockdown Measures. Page 14

 

October 22, 2020: Patio season continues in Vaughan with extension of deadline to expand or establish outdoor eating options (This new measure will remain in effect for 14 days beyond the termination of the emergency declaration in Vaughan)

October 19, 2020: COVID-19: Guidance for Food Premises

October 16, 2020: Ontario Moving York Region to Modified Stage 2 (Effective Monday, October 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.)

August 18, 2020: What you need to know about Patios

 

REOPENING THE CITY OF VAUGHAN:

 December 11, 2020: Vaughan's Current Status is: Grey-Lockdown (Maximum Measures)

Grey-Lockdown Zone Public Health Safety Measures (Including Sector Specific Safety Measures Currently in Effect)

December 11, 2020: Effective December 14 at 12:01 a.m. York Region Will Move to The Grey-Lockdown Zone

December 11, 2020: Ontario Moving Regions to New Levels with Stronger Public Health Measures. York Region Public Health moving into Grey-Lockdown

Reopening Vaughan

November 20, 2020: York Region Remains in "Control - Red" Zone

November 16, 2020: Everyone Has a Role to Play Vaughan citizens urged to be vigilant in fight against COVID-19.

November 13, 2020: York Region Moves to "Control - Red" Zone 

Control - Red Zone Public Health Safety Measures (Including Sector Specific Safety Measures Currently in Effect)

November 06, 2020: York Region Now in “Restrict” (Orange) Classification Level (Effective November 07, 2020)

October 16, 2020: Ontario Moving York Region to Modified Stage 2 (Effective Monday, October 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.)

 

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES:

June 03, 2020: Taking Action to Continue Supporting Local Businesses (Suspension of the Municipal Accommodation Tax extended to Sept. 1, 2020)

The City has launched the Vaughan Business Action Plan, which includes a series of temporary measures to safeguard the local economy and protect businesses, consumers and all citizens. These measures include; suspension of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). From March 17 until June 1, 2020, waiving late penalty charge on interim property tax bills, grace period for business licence renewals. Visit the Vaughan Business Action Plan page for more information.​Suspension of the Municipal Accommodation Tax extended to Sept. 1, 2020