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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police say damage is estimated at roughly $1 million after a firework tipped over and launched into a haybarn during a going away party in Central Elgin, Ont. Roughly 50 family and friends of the property owner gathered on Sunday for a …
Read More »14 cited for fireworks infractions in Ajax, Ont., over Canada Day weekend
In the aftermath of the Canada Day long weekend, the Town of Ajax has laid charges against 14 individuals alleged to have violated the fireworks bylaw and issued several warnings. “What we have been noticing over the last year…[is] the amount of community individuals that have been going into our …
Read More »Canada Day fireworks, festivities happening in Ottawa despite air quality concerns
Canada Day celebrations are taking place in Ottawa and across the country on Saturday, although some have been scaled back due to poor air quality. Canada’s capital city will see some festivities around Parliament Hill, but the main entertainment will be at LeBreton Flats, just west of downtown, where celebrations …
Read More »Fireworks shot into crowds at Victoria Park in Kitchener on Victoria Day: police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Waterloo regional police say there were multiple issues in Victoria Park on Monday night, with the list including fireworks being shot at police and bylaw officers as well as members of the public. They say a crowd of around 500 people had …
Read More »Brampton moves to ban personal fireworks after ‘significant growth’ in safety, noise complaints
Toronto The City of Brampton is moving to ban the use of personal fireworks for holidays after “significant growth” in complaints related to safety, noise and debris. Short-range fireworks currently allowed on private property on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and New Year’s The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 25, 2022 11:28 …
Read More »Halloween fireworks back on in most parts of B.C., thanks to rain, cool temperatures
End-of-October festivities across B.C. typically involve a lot of fireworks marking annual Diwali and Halloween celebrations. Unseasonably dry weather threatened some of those traditions, but it looks like this week’s rain will allow them to go ahead in most places. In Vancouver, consumer fireworks are a no-go, but the city …
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