"We've been one of the biggest in the city, so it felt odd not to be able to do anything."

Many people are opting to celebrate New Year's Eve virtually this year, but some traditions like blasting fireworks can remain even during a pandemic.

While The Forks, a regular Dec. 31 hotspot, isn't holding an in-person event this year, there's still a way Winnipeg families can take in the show.

Firefighters are dealing with the annual concerns around fireworks, while police now have added responsibilities amid a new pandemic order banning gatherings in private homes.

Police said the woman suffered a "large burn on the top of her head," but that there was no fire.

The city says while some community events, such as Chinese New Year, Diwali and Canada Day will still have fireworks, personal firework displays will not be allowed.

Nutrien Fireworks Festival organizers say they are postponing the two-day event until next year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Numerous calls in less than two weeks had police responding to alleged gunshots, when in fact they were fireworks.

On July 4, Port Hope police investigated fireworks being launched on Lake Street and arrested a man for public intoxication.

According to Selwyn Township, fireworks and burning brush are not permitted due to dry conditions and high heat temperatures.