Media Release
(April 25, 2022) – At the regular meeting of Council on April 25, 2022, a by-law to regulate the sale, possession, use, setting off, ignition, and/or discharge of fireworks (By-law No. 2022-21) was approved in Northern Bruce Peninsula.
Natural Resources Canada lists two different categories of fireworks – Family Fireworks (also known as Consumer Fireworks) and Display Fireworks. Family Fireworks are fireworks that an individual can purchase at a store and use at home without a licensed issued by NRC. Display Fireworks are larger displays, that are set off by a licensed professional, under direction of a licensed supervisor, who has been trained by NRC.
All firework displays, whether Family Fireworks or Display Fireworks, requires a permit prior to fireworks show. Permit applications need to be received by the Fire Chief 30 days prior to the fireworks show.
The sale of fireworks is also prohibited by By-law No. 2022-21. The sale of Family Fireworks and Display Fireworks is prohibited. Although the sale of fireworks is prohibited, Northern Bruce Peninsula will continue to work with business owners this year, to ensure continuing education about these new changes to the selling and possession of fireworks.
Provincial Offences fines have been increased for the sale, possession, use, setting off, ignition, and/or discharge of fireworks to $835, while failing to obtain a permit has a set fine of $500.
Any questions regarding changes to Northern Bruce Peninsula’s fireworks by-law should be directed to Fire Chief Jack Burt at firechief@northernbruce.ca.
