Motorhome fires in Canada and USA: two incidents with no injuries

In Ontario, Canada, residents of an RV park were left without electricity after a power cut triggered by a dispute over unpaid bills. The incident was among the week's top stories, which also included the Cambridge mayor interrupting a speaker at a Pride event and the closure of a popular Stratford pizzeria after 33 years.

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Quebec comedian Rosalie Vaillancourt and her partner Olivier Auger are selling their camper van, purchased in 2021 and converted by Boréal Campers. They used it to travel across the US, Gaspésie, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and other parts of Quebec. The sale is due to the couple expecting their second child.

Residents at the Maple Grove RV Park in Guelph-Eramosa Township, Ontario, were left without lights or air conditioning after a power cut due to an unpaid bill. The incident occurred on June 5, 2026. Residents said they were not warned about the potential disconnection.

Kelly Dowse, 68, was arrested after an incident Friday night at the Strawberry Creek encampment near Osoyoos. Court heard he argued with another camper over a scooter, then retrieved a rifle from his motorhome and fired through a window at the other RV. Police heard possible additional shots upon arrival; Dowse barricaded himself inside. After about ten minutes, he exited and was shot in the leg with a non-lethal round. A rifle, cartridges, and casings were found. No injuries were reported. Dowse faces a charge of careless use or storage of a firearm and remains in custody until his next court appearance.

A Canadian couple planning a cross-country trip in a camper saw their fuel estimate rise from $4,500 to $7,000 due to higher diesel prices. New RV unit sales in Canada fell 16.5% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period last year, with motorhome sales dropping 48.5% and trailer sales down 13.4%. RV owners may reduce trip distance and frequency, but campground bookings remain strong.