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The City of Brampton is moving to ban the use of personal fireworks during the holidays after a “significant increase” in complaints related to safety, noise and debris.
Fireworks are currently permitted at short distances on private property on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and New Year’s Day
The Canadian Press · Posted: November 25, 2022 11:28 am ET | Last update: 2 hours ago
Residents of Brampton, Ontario set off fireworks to mark the start of Diwali on November 4, 2021. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)
The City of Brampton is moving to ban the use of personal fireworks during the holidays after a “significant increase” in complaints related to safety, noise and debris.
City council has passed a motion to immediately ban the use and sale of fireworks in Brampton, but it must be ratified by city council at a meeting on Monday.
Mayor Patrick Brown says residents should be able to celebrate the holidays safely, without disruption, excessive noise or debris.
Small-range fireworks are currently permitted on private property in Brampton without the need for a permit on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and New Year’s Day.
Brampton says it would add an annual city-sponsored Diwali fireworks celebration event similar to those on Canada Day and New Year’s in 2023 if the new proposal is ratified.
Environment Canada warned last month that “high levels of air pollution” were expected in parts of Toronto and surrounding areas due to the expected Diwali fireworks display, raising questions about why the major Hindu holiday was chosen – the agency later updated its statement to remove mention of Diwali. Corrections and Clarifications|Submit a News Tip|Report a bug
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