Nova Scotia Burn Ban Alerts
A daily SMS with that day's burn restriction level for your county — every afternoon during burn season.
Sign up for alerts
Covers all 18 NS counties · $5.99 / year + HST
What you get
Enter your email, mobile number, and Nova Scotia county. Takes under a minute.
We'll text you a 6-digit code to confirm your number, then take you to checkout.
Every afternoon during burn season, you'll receive that day's restriction level for your county by SMS.
You can cancel anytime through the customer portal — just click the link in your confirmation email. No phone calls, no questions asked. You'll continue receiving texts until the end of your billing period.
You can choose any of Nova Scotia's 18 counties when you sign up. If you move or want to switch later, email us at info@burnbanbuddy.com and we'll update it for you.
No. Burnban Buddy is an independent service that relays the Province of Nova Scotia's published burn restriction levels. Always confirm with novascotia.ca/burnsafe before burning.
Messages are sent in the afternoon once the province updates that day's burn restriction levels, typically after 2 pm Atlantic time.
No — burn restrictions in Nova Scotia only apply between March 15 and October 15, so that's when you'll receive daily updates.
Nova Scotia's burn restriction system limits when and where open burning is permitted across the province each year. The Province issues daily updates for each of the 18 counties from March 15 to October 15, covering everything from backyard fires to agricultural burning.
Burn restriction levels range from No Restrictions to No Burning Permitted, and can change daily based on weather conditions, fire danger ratings, and seasonal factors. Checking the current level before any open burn is both a legal requirement and a matter of public safety.
Burnban Buddy monitors the Province's official burn restriction page and sends you a text message each afternoon with that day's level for your county — so you always know before you light.
* Burnban Buddy is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Province of Nova Scotia. Always verify the current provincial burn restriction status by visiting novascotia.ca/burnsafe or calling 1-800-565-2224. Always ensure you follow the municipal bylaws for your area, as they may be more restrictive than the provincial burn restriction level.