Effective noon on Wednesday, September 18, we will be lifting the ban on backyard burning. Burning yard waste can be divided into two categories:
- Category II: The pile is less than 3 meters in diameter and under 2 meters high. It contains material less than 10cm in diameter. You must have some handtools and a hose nearby. No permits are required and waiting for a good ventilation index is neighbourly thing to do.
- Category III: The pile is larger than 3 meters in diameter, build using a machine, or contains logs or stumps. You must have a machine standing by, a water source of at least 2000 litres, and a pump capabile of delivering 200 litres per minute. These piles always require a permit and a good ventilation index.
To report an illegal or dangerous campfire, please call the non-emergency number at the fire hall (250.335.2611) and you will have the option to be connected with a fire patrol member.