MANITOULIN—Despite the lifting of the Ontario fire ban in Northern Ontario, several Island communities kept theirs in place due to continuing dry conditions and those remain in effect as of Monday. The public is advised to check with their local municipality to determine whether outdoor fires are allowed in their community and under what conditions.
The Township of Billings lifted its fire ban to allow for backyard campfires but burn permits for brush and yard waste remain on hold and fireworks are not allowed.
The Township of Assiginack’s fire ban was lifted at 6 pm on July 24. Robinson’s fire ban was to be lifted on July 28.
The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, the Town of Gore Bay, The Municipality of Central Manitoulin, The Municipality of Gordon/Barrie Island and the Township of Burpee and Mills fire bans remain in effect.
On the bright side, the Little Current Haweater Weekend fireworks will be going ahead. Those fireworks take place over the waters of the North Channel.
