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Vancouver To Ban Fireworks But Will Still Allow Them For Some Cultural Events

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 06 Nov, 2019 09:00 PM
  • Vancouver To Ban Fireworks But Will Still Allow Them For Some Cultural Events

VANCOUVER - A ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks could be in place across Vancouver by 2021.

 

City councillors voted Tuesday in favour of a motion to prohibit fireworks, but the ban will not completely darken the colourful and noisy displays in Vancouver.

 

Staff have been directed to prepare a report on implementing the ban but must account for several exemptions such as cultural celebrations including Chinese New Year and Diwali or Vancouver's annual Celebration of Light fireworks festival.

 

Vancouver's current regulations limit fireworks sales to permit-holding adults in the week leading up to Halloween, while fireworks can only be set off on Oct. 31.

 

Coun. Pete Fry, who proposed the ban, argued those regulations are ineffective and council voted seven to three in support of his concerns about injury, property damage and mental distress to people and pets caused by fireworks.

 

Coun. Michael Wiebe unsuccessfully argued the ban will force fireworks sales underground and may actually raise enforcement costs. (CKNW)

 

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