4 d. ago N.S. man gets ticket on purpose for walking in woods to fight fire

Jeff Evely, a People’s Party of Canada candidate in the April 28 federal election, was fined almost $29,000 for violating a Nova Scotia fire-safety ban on entering the woods.

Events

7 d. ago Hot, dry weather in Atlantic Canada prompts fire bans and increased penalties for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

Events

7 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans, stiff fines and possible imprisonment for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

Events

7 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans and stiff fines for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

Events

7 d. ago N.S. and N.B. close forests to the public as Newfoundland increases fines, threatens imprisonment

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

Events

7 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public use

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

Other

7 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

Other

1 week ago Predatory towing targeted with new collision exclusion zone, fines in Alberta

Effective Aug. 8, 200-metre exclusion zones will exist around collision scenes and tow trucks that enter without being invited by officials or drivers will be fined $1,000.

Events

1 week ago Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks

EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is creating fines and rules meant to curb predatory tow truck drivers. Starting Friday, there will be 200-metre exclusion zones around accident scenes for tow truck operators, who must stay back unless police or drivers involved say otherwise or face a $1,000 fine. At a Wednesday news conference, Transportation Minister Devin […]

Events

1 week ago Speeding motorist driving at 320 km/h on Germany’s Autobahn fined more than $1,000

BERLIN — A motorist was clocked driving at more than 320 km/h on the Autobahn west of Berlin, a record high at more than 199 km/h above the speed limit, German police said. The speedster, who was not identified, was caught while racing along the A2 highway near Burg on July 28. The driver was […]

Economics

1 week ago Nearly $30K in fines issued over illegal campfires on B.C. Day long weekend

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it handed out nearly $30,000 in fines during the holiday, most of them for illegal fires. 

Events

4 w. ago Montreal barber shop threatened with $30K fine from Quebec language watchdog

Jesse Padulo says the provincial government has warned him that he has until July 29 to change his sign or else he will face a fine of $30,000.

Economics