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The Agricultural Land Commission fined a Lake Country couple $60,000 for operating an RV park on farmland without permission. The owners, Tate and Salena Lamb, were first warned in 2019 but continued renting spots until 2026. The commission estimated they earned at least $72,000 from rentals after the 2023 shutdown order, and they also owe nearly $24,000 in bylaw fines. They had until early July to pay or appeal.
A man in Ontario claims that his RV was towed by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) without any legal justification. The incident occurred in Ontario, Canada. The owner states that he did not violate parking regulations and received no prior notice. The MTO has not yet issued an official response regarding the incident.
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Campers at Bear Creek Provincial Park continued enjoying their stay, unaware of the Quilpituk Creek wildfire just 6 km away. The fire, discovered Aug. 1, has burned 1,139 hectares and forced evacuation of 2,648 properties, with 321 more under threat.
A camper in Banff National Park, Canada, has been charged with two offences under the National Parks General Regulations and Camping Regulations after leaving food outside a tent in a bag marketed as bear-resistant. The incident occurred on August 4 at Rampart Creek Campground, where a bear took the food and later contacted the tent. A bear warning is in effect for the area, and multiple black bears have been sighted. Elsewhere in Banff, campgrounds near Lake Minnewanka were evacuated due to bears repeatedly ripping tents.
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is hosting a webinar aimed at helping RV dealerships improve their parts departments. The session, led by fixed operations expert Sara Clements-Hey, president of Bob Clements International, will take place on Aug. 11 at 12 p.m. Central time. It will also preview her two sessions at the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.
About 100 residents of two campgrounds on Pelmewash Parkway in Lake Country, British Columbia, face potential eviction after the district ordered them to leave by summer 2026. The sites are zoned as campgrounds, limiting stays to 30 days, but residents, some living there for a decade, argue their rights are protected under the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act. The district cites safety concerns, including unpermitted structures and fire risks, while a legal advocate calls the demands excessive and urges lot-by-lot assessments.
In Ontario, Canada, people who had been living at a carpool lot near Cambridge were told to move on. Some refused to leave quietly. They are now looking for a new place to stay.
The MRC of Beauharnois-Salaberry in Quebec has announced the deployment of a new network of RV stops. The project was developed in collaboration with local municipalities and businesses.
The Pontiac region in Quebec is gaining popularity among nomads with its pioneering tourist route launched along Highway 148. According to Tourisme Outaouais, the region particularly appeals to travelers seeking open spaces, agritourism, and freedom. The route features 19 themed stops, many of which are free, offering an affordable and welcoming alternative for exploring the area at one's own pace.
Hamilton-area resident Mary Kovacs hoped the months-long boil-water advisory would be lifted by her 67th birthday on July 27, but it wasn't. The Fernbrook Resort community has been under a precautionary boil-water advisory since May 26.
A vintage Aquarius Class C motorhome, built in Lethbridge by the Wickes Corporation, was spotted in storage in Crowsnest Pass. Production likely ended in the early 1980s. In 1970, Haico Manufacturing, a Wickes division, signed an agreement with the Blood Tribe to build a mobile home plant on their reserve.
Interest in camper living in Quebec remains strong since 2016. Despite costs and stricter parking rules, the lifestyle attracts people, promising long-term savings.
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On the evening of July 30, a vacant RV used for storage burned completely on Highway 5 in Hope. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.
PintoWest Properties has announced that RV lots at MaraHills Golf Resort will be completed by June 2027. The delay is attributed to the Bruhn Bridge replacement project, which is essential for access to the community. The development, purchased in 2021, has potential for up to 1,000 units, including residential, RV, hotel, and recreational, but the company is currently focusing on RV lots.
Contrary to expectations, vanlife has not faded after the pandemic but continues to grow. Canadian companies such as VanLife Campers, Bromont Campervan and Safari Condo are expanding production and hiring more staff. VanLife Campers moved to an 85,000 sq ft building in Montreal, and VR Panoramic is building a plant in Chambly to triple its capacity. Prices for fully equipped vans start at CAD 150,000 and can exceed CAD 200,000, but demand is sustained by high resale value and year-round usability. The trend also drives infrastructure development: for instance, Tourisme Gaspésie has created a section for van travel.
On September 23, 2026, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal will host a networking evening at VanLife Campers' showroom. Attendees can explore converted campervans, network, and hear brief remarks from VanLife Campers and Loto-Québec. Registration is required by September 21.
A vandalized RV and a large pile of garbage have been dumped in Noble Canyon near Lavington. This is a recurring issue: in April 2022, a burned-out RV and a smashed fifth-wheel trailer were found at the same location. The District of Coldstream stated the area is outside its jurisdiction. The volunteer Okanagan Forestry Task Force (OFTF) previously cleaned up the site, but founder Kane Blake noted the process is costly and time-consuming, with no government funding. Since 2016, OFTF has removed over 1.4 million pounds of garbage and metal from Okanagan backcountry.
An RV exploded in March at Aloha RV Park in Abbotsford, B.C., seriously injuring a 68-year-old woman. Investigators say rodents damaged gas hoses, causing a propane leak; the gas detector failed.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, only 0.8% of human-caused fires in British Columbia are started by discarded smoking materials, while vehicles account for 3.8%. Ashcroft Fire Rescue Chief Josh White says mechanical failures, overloading, and overheating are the main causes. Two motorhomes were destroyed by fire on highways in B.C. in July 2026.
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On July 26, a fire in Glade, British Columbia, destroyed several structures and recreational equipment. The blaze started in an RV trailer and spread to a barn, boat and nearby sea cans. 22 firefighters battled the fire for about six hours.
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