Ladismit proceeds to cancel a license for a spa massage on a job -by -law violation

The city of Ladismit is moving to withdraw a license to a business under the name “SPA SPA” Natural Massage “after an investigation, which revealed the establishment in violation of municipal by -laws.

During the meeting of February 4, the Council received a late agenda, which recommends canceling a license for business No. 1891, issued at SPA Natural Massage at 16 High St. Report, prepared that does not meet the approved license.

On November 7, 2024, a business license was granted a license for business classification, which provides medical and wellness services, including acupuncture, cup, cup and massage. However, complaints received in December 2024 indicate that the premises are used for sexual trade. Despite the fact that selling sexual services is not illegal in Canada, buying these services, advertising them and working or benefiting from a commercial enterprise that offers them is an offense in accordance with the Criminal Code. In addition, unauthorized business operations and unregulated work environment may pose security risks. Law enforcement agencies throughout Canada often monitor similar institutions for potential trafficking in human beings, exploitation of work or dangerous conditions.

On January 20, the Officers of the by -laws Ladismit and RCMP have caused several problems.

According to Visual, shared by the council, advertising materials on a web site called Leolist promoted “full erotic massage” at a business that contains sexually suggestive language and images. Upon arrival in the RCMP premises, investigators have found dimly illuminated space with improvised beds, minimal confidential functions and lack of legal massage or acupuncture. A woman who was not the license owner and whose role was incomprehensible was present at the place that wore underwear, according to the message.

In addition, the Council heard that unauthorized changes of the building, including a shower, sink, washing machine and a sump pump – all established without proper permits – increased health and safety problems.

In the e -mail on January 21, before the enforcement of Ladysmith, the by -law, the licensee of the Rong HU stated that it has property to another person, a direct violation of section 7.3 of the by -laws, which prohibits licensing transfers.

“The city has no authority to regulate sex -trade or morality,” the council staff reports. “However, according to the Law on Statutes and Local Self -Government, the city can regulate business and land use. The city does so through a business license and a zoning by -law.”

According to section 60 (2) of the Community Charter, the municipality may suspend or cancel a license for business for a “reasonable cause”.

In addition, unauthorized construction work in the premises has caused concern about health risks, including potential mold growth, water pollution and improper ventilation. The city noted that the modifications of the plumbing of the building can affect the neighboring residential units.

Chronicle The Saskatoon Business Advertising was found using the same phone number as the natural massage spa at Ladysmith. These ads contribute to work for “women’s massage, housing” and require daily income from $ 600 to $ 1200.

Given the conclusions, the city staff recommended immediate notification to the business owner, while the case should be officially considered at a meeting of the Council on February 18, where the licensee will be able to be heard. The Council unanimously voted in favor of adopting staff recommendations.

Phone calls to the licensee, Rong Hu, did not return, but she answered Chronicle through a text message. Hu said she knew about the decision of the Council, but did not think that the hearing was needed. “I read the letter this day and I agree with the decision. I just sell the office and move on, ”she said.

Hu said that although the business license was on its behalf, it did not have time to manage the business itself and rented space. She said that she was not involved in the business that was doing there.

When asked about the Internet advertising that picks up workers for a massage business in Saskachevan, Hu denied any connection. Ads listed her phone number – the same one she used to communicate with Chronicle. However, she said that the ads were “fake” and that she had never placed them.

“I think some people from another massage store have done it for me,” she said, saying that advertising was done to hurt her.

When asked if she owns or works a massage business in Saskatchewan, HU stopped answering.