Fireworks

People film Team Australia’s firework display during the Honda Celebration of Light in Vancouver on Saturday, July 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Competing countries announced for B.C.’s 2024 Celebration of Light

Annual fireworks competition to run July 20, 24 and 27

 

Chilliwack’s Canada Day celebrations will not include fireworks in 2024. This display was from Canada Day 2017. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Chilliwack opts for drone light show instead of Canada Day fireworks

Drones ‘deliver same experience as fireworks but without the hazards associated with an open flame’

 

Fireworks seen from Highway 1 near Hope on Oct. 26, 2023. (Facebook/Kendra Bergen/screenshot)

VIDEO: Fiery display of fireworks after truck incident near Hope

‘For those concerned about injuries, the driver of the truck had minor injuries but is OK’

 

Fireworks explode in the air above the Ottawa River to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, in Ottawa on June 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Diwali fireworks advisory made despite warnings it may be discriminatory

FOI request reveals internal communication about controversial advisory

Fireworks explode in the air above the Ottawa River to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, in Ottawa on June 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
People swim in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario overlooking The City of Toronto’s skyline in Mississauga, Ont., Sunday, April 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Celebrations, fireworks taking place in Ottawa despite air quality concerns

If weather permits, the Air Force is also planning a flyover of Parliament Hill just after noon

People swim in the frigid waters of Lake Ontario overlooking The City of Toronto’s skyline in Mississauga, Ont., Sunday, April 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Fireworks explode over the Ottawa River as seen from Gatineau, Que., during Canada Day celebrations on Friday, July 1, 2022. Fireworks displays on July 1 are facing a rethink over what sort of message they send to First Nations communities. The annual tradition is also under pressure on other fronts, as the few minutes of awe they inspire are weighed against their cost, the terror they cause some animals, traffic and overcrowding woes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Reconciliation sparks a reckoning for Canada Day fireworks displays

Cultural sensitivities focusing on fireworks displays in relation to truth and reconciliation

Fireworks explode over the Ottawa River as seen from Gatineau, Que., during Canada Day celebrations on Friday, July 1, 2022. Fireworks displays on July 1 are facing a rethink over what sort of message they send to First Nations communities. The annual tradition is also under pressure on other fronts, as the few minutes of awe they inspire are weighed against their cost, the terror they cause some animals, traffic and overcrowding woes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Fireworks explode behind the downtown Vancouver skyline as a pyrotechnic team from Croatia closes out the final night of the Honda Celebration of Light, in Vancouver, on Saturday August 3, 2019. The three competing countries for 2023 were announced on April 24, and include Australia, Mexico and the Philippines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

3 competing countries announced for Vancouver’s 2023 Celebration of Light

Fireworks set to return to English Bay on July 22, 26 and 29

Fireworks explode behind the downtown Vancouver skyline as a pyrotechnic team from Croatia closes out the final night of the Honda Celebration of Light, in Vancouver, on Saturday August 3, 2019. The three competing countries for 2023 were announced on April 24, and include Australia, Mexico and the Philippines. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A screenshot from a police-provided video taken near South Delta Secondary School on Oct. 31, 2022 shows fireworks being shot by a large gathering of youths. Delta police are investigating possible assaults and property damage from the night. (Screenshot/Delta Police Department)

VIDEO: Delta police investigating fireworks-involved assaults after Halloween gathering

Police say hundreds of youth gathered on Oct. 31, causing property damage and targeting pedestrians

A screenshot from a police-provided video taken near South Delta Secondary School on Oct. 31, 2022 shows fireworks being shot by a large gathering of youths. Delta police are investigating possible assaults and property damage from the night. (Screenshot/Delta Police Department)
A group of young men shoot off fireworks on Halloween in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

British-Chinese cultural mash-up may explain B.C.’s fondness for Halloween fireworks

While fireworks remain a noisy Halloween fixture, they are now often subject to regulation or bans

A group of young men shoot off fireworks on Halloween in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Fireworks from team China blast over the waters of English Bay during the 21st annual Celebration of Light in Vancouver in 2011. Vancouver’s 30th annual fireworks competition will feature the skills of teams from Japan, Canada and Spain. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Vancouver’s Celebration of Light to return in July with traditional flare

Fireworks competition to feature pyrotechnic teams from Canada, Spain and Japan

Fireworks from team China blast over the waters of English Bay during the 21st annual Celebration of Light in Vancouver in 2011. Vancouver’s 30th annual fireworks competition will feature the skills of teams from Japan, Canada and Spain. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows fire departments are warning residents that fireworks are banned except with permit. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

New Year’s fireworks not allowed, warn Lower Mainland fire departments

Except with permit

The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows fire departments are warning residents that fireworks are banned except with permit. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)