Burn Ban

• 3 active wildfires burning in Kawartha Lakes as crews battle dry conditions

  Three wildfires burn in Kawartha Lakes, including a 33.5-hectare blaze near Kirkfield. Crews urge public to stay clear as a 'no tolerance' total fire ban remains in effect.

  Fire

  Aug 12, 2025
  
• Burn bans issued across several municipalities in southern Ontario

  Several municipalities across southern Ontario have issued burn bans, or total fire bans as wildfires continue to rage across the country and a heat warning persists.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2025
  
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• ‘Really confusing’: N.S. forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what’s OK

  Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.

  Weather

  Aug 7, 2025
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• N.S. premier delivers strong warning as province-wide burn ban implemented

  Tim Houston took to social media on Thursday to say he didn't want to 'hear reports of people defying this ban' and fines will be issued, if anyone's caught.

  Environment

  Jul 30, 2025
• Total burn bans lifted in Kawartha Lakes, Trent Lakes, Haliburton County

  Burn bans had been in effect since early June for many some central Ontario municipalities. On Tuesday afternoon, the province lifted a restricted fire zone.

  Fire

  Jul 12, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. region municipalities downgrade burn bans

  Kingston, Belleville, Frontenac County and Quinte West have all lifted burn bans that were implemented last week.

  Environment

  Jun 13, 2023
• RCMP enforcing Nova Scotia’s ban on open fires, will charge maximum fine of $25,000

  Nova Scotia RCMP say they have issued 10 summary offence tickets since the province issued a ban on burning and another on travelling in the woods because of raging wildfires.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
• Smoke, wildfire restrictions continue throughout Manitoba

  As wildfires continue to blaze -- and cause smoky weather conditions -- across the province, the Manitoba Wildfire Service released its latest fire and travel restrictions Friday.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2021
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• Manitoba officials say burn ban not necessary despite extreme heat

  According to Manitoba Wildfire Services, there are 17 wildfires burning across the province right now — 13 being actively fought.

  Weather

  Jul 3, 2021
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• Municipal-wide burn ban issued for City of Kawartha Lakes

  As a heatwave continues across southern Ontario, a municipal-wide burn ban will go into effect at midnight Wednesday in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

  Environment

  Jul 8, 2020