Vancouver Fireworks Ban

• Halloween fire costs plunge in Vancouver in first year of firework ban

  Firefighters say the total cost for issues related to fireworks fell more than $400,000 on Halloween 2021 and that crews were called to fewer fires than in 2020.

  Fire

  Nov 3, 2021
  
• Vancouver firefighters responded to 38 fires on Halloween night, many sparked by fireworks

  The COVID-19 pandemic did not slow down revellers from setting off Roman candles and firecrackers, firefighters said.

  News

  Nov 2, 2020
  
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• ‘It was one Roman candle’: Family in legal battle after losing Vancouver home to fireworks

  As of Nov. 1, the sale and use of consumer fireworks will no longer be permitted in the city.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2020
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• Vancouver votes to ban the sale, use of Halloween fireworks

  City staff have been directed to report back next year with a plan to ban the retail sale of the pyrotechnics for 2021.

  Nov 5, 2019
• Vancouver council delays vote on banning fireworks after spirited debate

  The decision came after several merchants protested the motion, while other speakers pointed to concerns about noise and safety.

  Oct 25, 2019
• Vancouver council to debate ban on sale of Halloween fireworks

  "It's been an ongoing issue, especially for the folks who have pets or folks with PTSD," said Coun. Pete Fry.

  Oct 16, 2019
• The explosive debate continues: Should Vancouver ban Halloween fireworks?

  For some, Halloween is an annual tradition, but for others it's an annual nightmare.

  Oct 27, 2018
• Should the City of Vancouver ban Halloween fireworks?

  A Vancouver man is calling on the city to ban the sale of Halloween fireworks, saying current regulations are too often ignored.

  News

  Oct 29, 2017