Fireworks

• People were getting too close to fireworks display in Guelph: organizer

  An area was taped off where the fireworks were to be set off. But one organizer says people were seen ignoring the tape and walking in the restricted area.

  Canada

  Jan 3
  
• N.S. group warns about the impact of fireworks on pets ahead of New Year’s Eve

  Former vet Hugh Chisholm reminds dog, cat and livestock-owners that their animals can go into ‘fight or flight mode’ when spooked by sudden loud noises, such as fireworks.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
  
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• Surrey bylaw officers seize $80,000 worth of illegal fireworks

  City officials believe the haul came from the same owner as $100,000 worth of pyrotechnics they seized the week before Halloween.

  Crime

  Nov 6, 2023
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• Video appears to show people shooting fireworks at people in Vancouver on Halloween

  The video seems to show the mischief-makers aiming Roman candles at trick-or-treaters, who scurry away down East Hastings as a police car pulls over.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2023
• Okanagan officials share Halloween safety tips

  Local officials have released some safety tips ahead of Halloween night in the Okanagan.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2023
• Celebrating Halloween with a bang? Use of fireworks fizzling out in Metro Vancouver

  Cities are cracking down on use of the colourful and often spectacular devices, citing a variety of concerns including noise, injury and property damage.

  Entertainment

  Oct 27, 2023
• Saskatoon fireworks festival will light the sky and close roads this weekend

  The shows will kick off with a bang at approximately 9:35 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from the Broadway Bridge. 

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
• New Brunswick town strikes committee to deal with consumer fireworks concerns

  The town of Quispamsis will start a committee to look at the best path forward on consumer fireworks, which have been banned in neighboring municipalities.

  Consumer

  Aug 22, 2023
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• ‘Ultimate celebration of diversity’: GlobalFest returns to Calgary

  Touted as a celebration of cultures from around the world, GlobalFest kicks off at Calgary's Elliston Park Aug. 17 to 26 and features an international fireworks contest.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
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• 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, 2023