Canada Day Fireworks

• City committee backs plan to allow backyard fireworks in London, Ont.

  The decision by the committee followed close to three hours of residents voicing their opinion on the matter, with those who spoke split on the issue.

  Canada

  Aug 15
  
• Canada Day events taking place in Regina

  It is time to celebrate Canada’s birthday, and events across the Queen City will be taking place Saturday for Canada Day.

  Canada

  Jun 30
  
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• Will fire bans hamper your Canada Day fun? What is and isn’t allowed this year

  Restrictions on outdoor fires in place in several parts of Canada means many people will have to celebrate the national holiday without campfires and fireworks this year.

  Canada

  Jun 30
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• Reconciliation sparks a reckoning for Canada Day fireworks displays

  Activist group the Indigenous Foundation also says people shouldn't buy July 1 fireworks and instead should donate the money to Indigenous organizations.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• Police release safety plan ahead of Canada Day fireworks at Toronto’s Ashbridges Bay

  Toronto police have released details about their safety plan ahead of Canada Day fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park on Saturday night.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• Canada Day fireworks face scrutiny in light of reconciliation, other concerns

  Many cities, big and small, across Canada will be staging fireworks displays on Saturday. But some have been reflecting on the need for the display.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• London, Ont. council to consider ban of fireworks

  In a report before the Community and Protective Services (CAPS) committee next week, staff present two options for councillors to consider for the future of fireworks in the city.

  Cannabis

  Jun 9
• Canada Day fireworks back on for Calgary, blasting off from Stampede Park

  A firework display will now conclude this year’s Canada Day celebrations in Calgary after initial plans to do away with the aerial pyrotechnics were met with strong opposition.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• Calgary reconsiders fireworks on Canada Day

  A week after announcing a pilot program with stage-mounted pyrotechnics, the City of Calgary has announced it will go ahead with aerial Canada Day fireworks.

  Canada

  May 25
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• Vancouver’s Canada Day fireworks scrapped for good

  It's been nearly four years since a pyrotechnic display lit up Coal Harbour to mark modern Canada's founding. 

  Canada

  May 24