US EditionNS Premier Says Wildfire Woods Ban Was Justified After Court Rules Against It
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NS Premier Says Wildfire Woods Ban Was Justified After Court Rules Against It
Nova Scotia’s premier is defending his government’s so-called “woods ban” last year, saying the measures were put in place during a period of high wildfire risk and that he would do so again if necessary “to keep people safe.” Premier Tim Houston announced major restrictions on outdoor activities across the province last August as the province grappled with dry conditions that could spark wildfires. The province banned hiking, camping, fishing, …
If last year's devastating forest fire season reoccurred, the Nova Scotia government would consider reprohibiting access to the woods — although a court decision found the restriction imposed by its government last year to be unreasonable, said Premier Tim Houston.
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