The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has since responded with a blistering letter, stating that hiking poses virtually “no threat of starting a fire.”
NEW: Canadian province has banned hiking in the woods, will fine violators up to $25,000.
Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia says he is “losing sleep” as he told residents that hiking, camping, fishing, and the use of ATVs are temporarily banned.
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Canadian province has banned hiking in the woods, will fine violators up to $25,000.
Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia says he is “losing sleep” as he told residents that hiking, camping, fishing, and the use of ATVs are temporarily banned.
“We are telling Nova Scotians to stay out of the woods,” said Houston, saying the ban was due to fire concerns.
The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has since responded with a blistering letter, stating that hiking poses virtually “no threat of starting a fire.”
“The Nova Scotia government is threatening ordinary citizens with $25,000 fines for hiking, even though this poses virtually no threat of starting a fire,” CCF Counsel Josh Dehaas said.
“We are calling on the government to rescind these draconian measures and let Nova Scotians safely enjoy their world-famous forests for the remainder of the summer and beyond.”