A man from North Bay has been fined $2,500 by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources for unlawfully camping on Crown land and leaving behind trash over the summer.
The individual exceeded the authorized 21-day camping limit in Stewart Township in northeastern Ontario, as reported by conservation officers who discovered garbage scattered near the man’s trailer.
The 21-day restriction on Crown land is implemented to ensure fair access for all campers and to reduce environmental impact.
The man’s case was brought before a judge in April 2025, according to a ministry news release.
Published by The Canadian Press on August 17, 2025.
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