Northeastern Ont. communities lift fire bans
The fire bans put in place because of the devastating forest fire season in Ontario are starting to be lifted.
Effective 4 p.m. today (Wednesday), the ban has been lifted in Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins and North Bay.
And effective midnight tonight, the ban will be lifted in Greater Sudbury.
"The ban was declared because of dry conditions related to preventable brush fires and their spread. The fire hazard has improved with cooler temperatures and recent rain showers," Greater Sudbury said.
"While campfires, chiminea fireplaces, crop residue fires, and other types of outdoor burning are permitted, please be safe and cautious around any outdoor fires, and never leave a fire unattended."
For information about open air burning in Greater Sudbury, click here.
In the Sault, officials reminded residents of the need for a permit.
“Only those with a valid fire permit will be permitted to burn,” Sault fire officials said in an email.
“Sault Fire Services would like to remind all citizens to burn with caution and follow the provisions of the open-air burning (bylaw) for the Municipality of Sault Ste. Marie. Failure to follow the provisions of open-air burning can lead to permit suspension or rescission.”
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services will again be renewing and issuing new permits online. To renew your permit, click here.
Similarly in North Bay, open air burning is only allowed with a valid permit.
Permit holders are asked to observe the following requirements when having an outdoor fire:
- Burn only between 6 p.m. and midnight.
- Only burn clean dry wood or charcoal.
- Always have a means of extinguishment available and ready for use.
- Never leave a fire unattended.
- Never burn when winds are in excess of 15km/h.
- Always make certain that your fire is fully extinguished.
- Download the CTV News app now and get local alerts on your device
- Get local breaking news and updates sent to your email inbox
In Timmins, the fire department “urges caution and reminds residents to never leave a fire unattended and be safe and cautious around any outdoor flame,” the city said in a news release.
“The Timmins Fire Department will continue to closely monitor the fire hazard status and will inform residents should a fire ban need to be reinstated.”
In addition, the restricted fire zone for Ontario’s Fire Region was also lifted at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
"Use extreme caution and follow the Outdoor Fires Regulation when having an outdoor fire," the province said in making the announcement.
"Thank you for doing your part to help prevent forest fires."
Click here for more information.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump hush money trial
Adult film star Stormy Daniels will take the stand a second time Thursday as former U.S. president Donald Trump’s hush money case continues in Manhattan. Follow live updates here.
BREAKING Sheldon Keefe out as head coach of Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Sheldon Keefe. The team made the announcement Thursday after the Original Six franchise lost to the Boston Bruins in seven games in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Bank of Canada says financial system is stable, but risks remain
The Bank of Canada says the Canadian financial system is stable, but risks remain due to debt servicing costs among households and businesses and stretched valuations of financial assets.
Why these immigrants to Canada say they're thinking about leaving, or have already moved on
For some immigrants, their dreams of permanently settling in Canada have taken an unexpected twist.
Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study
Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
Torchbearers in Marseille kick off the Olympic flame's journey across France
Torchbearers carried the Olympic flame through the streets of France's southern port city of Marseille on Thursday, a day after it arrived on a majestic three-mast ship for a welcoming ceremony.
Capital gains tax change 'shortsighted' and 'sows division' business groups tell Freeland
Forging ahead with increasing Canada's capital gains inclusion rate 'sows division,' and is a 'shortsighted' way to improve the deficit, business groups are warning Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Court to hear about search for remains as Winnipeg murder trial enters second day
A courtroom in Winnipeg is expected to hear testimony today about the search for the remains of the four victims of Jeremy Skibicki.
Ontario man frustrated after $3,500 paving job leaves driveway in shambles
An Ontario man considering having his driveway paved received a quote from a company for $7,000, but then, another paver in the neighbourhood knocked on his door and offered half that rate.