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- NDTV
Watch: Canadian Man Fined Rs 18 Lakh For Venturing Into Forest
A retired Canadian armed forces officer has revealed that he was heavily fined for walking in the woods. Jeff Evely, the veteran, took to social media to share a video, where he said he was walking on a mountain road in Coxheath, Nova Scotia, near the Department of Natural Resources, when a fine of $28,872.50 (Rs 18.3 lakh) was imposed on him. "Nova Scotia just handed me a fine for $28,872.50 for walking into the woods," Mr Evely captioned the video on X (formerly Twitter). At the start of the clip, Mr Evely can be seen standing on Mountain Road. He points to one side of the road, saying, "Hey everybody, Jess Evely here out in Nova Scotia on Mountain Road in Coxheath. And as you can see behind me, this is the woods." "But over here, this is not the woods. This is the Department of Natural Resources where conservation officers work, who issued $25,000 fine for going into the woods," he added. Afterwards, he approaches one of the officers and politely asks: "I understand that you guys issue $25,000 fines right now to anybody who goes in. I am going to go into the woods over here. I don't want to make any trouble for you guys, okay?" The Air Force veteran, who retired as a Master Warrant Officer after 20 years of service, then ventured into the forest before returning to the officers who instantly imposed a fine on him. Watch the viral video here: Nova Scotia just handed me a fine for $28,872.50 for walking into the woods. — Jeff Evely (@JeffEvely) August 9, 2025 The Nova Scotia government has banned hiking, camping, fishing and use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods due to an elevated wildfire risk. The ban came into effect earlier this week, but the decision has divided the citizens who have complained that it curtails their freedom. As the video went viral, social media users questioned the government's diktat and sided with Mr Evely for his quiet defiance. "Hats off to the sargeant major, He's going to win his case and will set a precedent," said one user while another said: "Let me get this straight- in Canada you can't walk in the woods? Wtf is that? Huuuuuuuh? I'm confused." A third commented: "The government will continue to abuse us as long as we let them. It's all a part of the 15 city/climate lockdown plan." Notably, the rule banning entry into the woods is in place for provincial Crown land until October 15 or until weather conditions allow them to be lifted.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Time of India
Wayne Gretzky's silence on Donald Trump's anti-Canada rhetoric still sparks debate years later
Wayne Gretzky's reputation took an unexpected hit in the mid-2020s (Getty Images) Once celebrated as Canada's most beloved sports icon, Wayne Gretzky's reputation took an unexpected hit in the mid-2020s — not because of his legendary NHL career, but because of his perceived silence during a politically charged moment between Canada and the United States. From national hero to lightning rod for criticism Gretzky, known worldwide as 'The Great One,' had long been a symbol of Canadian pride, leading the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cups in the 1980s and carrying the maple leaf on the international stage. His emotional departure to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 was mourned by fans, but it never tarnished his image at home. — Hockeyhighness1 (@Hockeyhighness1) That changed when Gretzky was spotted at Donald Trump 's Mar-a-Lago election night party wearing a 'Make America Great Again' hat, and later attending Trump's inauguration. The optics were jarring for many Canadians — especially as Trump ramped up rhetoric suggesting Canada should become the '51st state' and mocking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as merely the 'governor' of Canada. Gretzky's friendship with Trump wasn't new — his son-in-law, golfer Dustin Johnson, was already close to the former U.S. president — but it was his refusal to publicly push back on Trump's remarks that lit a firestorm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Duong Chu Van An: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo As Edmonton sportswriter Terry Jones put it, 'If I'm right that [Gretzky] doesn't think Canada should become the 51st state, he should step up and say it.' Public reaction and lasting perception The fallout was swift. A statue of Gretzky outside Edmonton's Rogers Place was vandalized with excrement, an almost unthinkable act against a national treasure. Fans noticed when, during a Canada-USA hockey event, he appeared in a navy suit rather than the iconic red jersey worn by past honorary captains — a symbolic absence of visible patriotism. Other Canadian celebrities, like Mike Myers and Michael Bublé, openly defended Canada's sovereignty during this period. Gretzky, however, remained silent. Also Read: Connor McDavid's path to Wayne Gretzky's points record: Can the Oilers captain make NHL history? Years later, the episode remains a cautionary tale about how silence from public figures during politically charged moments can speak louder than words — and how even 'The Great One' is not immune to the shifting tides of public opinion. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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- India Today
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