In response to concerns and complaints of citizens heard, particularly in 2021, an updated bylaw was passed May 9.  Key changes include fewer days that fireworks may be permitted, specifically on Victoria Day, Canada Day and the third day of Diwali Festival, only between dusk and 11pm and identification of areas where fireworks are not permitted including municipal property and within 1000 meters of areas with livestock.  To support enforcement there will be officers out; and the penalty structure was increased to address the severity of the offence. Setting off display fireworks and family fireworks requires permits which have requirements such as location.  Here is the bylaw.  Here is the press release.

The reduced times and places for fireworks is in response to the potential fire hazards and that the noise explosions can negatively impact animals, birds and people.