I think it's against human rights, it's a pretty communist choice. The fact that home owners go out and pay to buy a house to enjoy it, and some bigwig is saying that we can't enjoy our backyard in the way we choose to? It's a sad day.

N2M1Z1

It's absolutely asinine for these politicians to tell me, a taxpayer and one who votes in Municipal elections what I can and can't do on my property. We are way over regulated as it is. Perhaps we should rename this "THE REPUBLIC of WATERLOO".

N2A1P8

Welcome to the REPUBLIC of WATERLOO. the complaints of the few supersede the the rights of the many.37Rutherford Dr.Kit. N2A 1B5

Welcome to the REPUBLIC of
Waterloo!
37 Rutherford Drive Kitchener N2A 1P8

N2M 2K5

N2M2K5
This obviously isn't a safety issue, since they will allow folks to have a fire if they pay $$ to do so. Why only 6 fires? Are they trying to hide their money making agenda by thinly disguising this as a safety issue? I call shenanigans!

187 Grulke St, Kitchener. N2A 2S6

whats the problem??

Our fires bring our family closer together. They give us time to enjoy each others company. Save our families.

N2A1P6

N2N1M5- REDICULOUS, this was half the reason we bought a house in Kitchemer instead of Waterloo.

N2G 2E9

Backyard campfires are a marvelous part of our time with family and friends. It would be unfortunate to lose out on that privilege due to irresponsibility of a few. Let's create bylaws that encourage/allow for responsible behaviour to continue. N2K 1P2.

Worked too hard, taxed too much. Who has the time or money to rent cottages. Our back yard fire is one way for our family and friends to come together and forget about the rat race.

N2m3a6

You shouldn't have to pay for fires.

Can't the government stay out of anything?

My family is closer because of our bonfires.

I love our family fires.

I like fires.

Maybe the complainers should wear a mask!
N2H NG6

N2A 1M5

N2A 1M5

N2E 2A2

this is totally ridiculous - if people supervised their fires properly we wouldn't be doing this.

this is a money grabber

Adults should have the options to take some responsibility and have fires in their backyards if they want to.


36-160 Jansen Ave.
Kitchener, ON
N2A 2L7

N2G 1S3--Smoke from backyard fire pits are not more harmful than exhaust from cars, or people smoking cigarettes as you walk past them on the sidewalks. City-wide ban is unnecessary, city should deal with individual issues as they arise.

N2G1S3

N2R1K6
Personally, I think it is a tax grab. It gives neighbours an opportunity to complain about something. Too many bylaws to begin with

backyard fires in the evening are a safe way to create a community atmosphere, getting neighbours out of doors to socialize and enjoy each other's company. Isn't that what a community is all about?

I believe there is nothing wrong with people having a nice fire. To relax by. There was a time we could aford to go camping. But now its to costly. And not as much time for that. So people need to stop complianing and enjoy the bit of relaxing time we have

114 Rennie Dr.
Kitchener, Ontario
N2A 1J6

286 Briarmeadow Drive, Kitchener, ON
N2A 4H6

N2E 2S7

N2G 1S3

As a resident of Kitchener and a tax payer I feel it is unjust to tell us that we cannot enjoy our outdoor space.I alrady pay a lot to have my space and to have to pay more to use it's unaceptable! I have already paid to use my yard!

N2A 1X9
born and raised here, too many bylaws. Why can't we enjoy our backyard space, especially when we have our pits contained and far away from any buildings, it is a treat to have a large lot, we would like to enjoy it!

3-291 Lorne Ave Kitchener, N2M 3Y9

Town council wants to treat residents like idiots. Thanks, but I don't need the local government to act like "big government" and hold my hand through my life decisions and what I can and cannot do on my own property.