Woodstock looking to ban backyard fireworks
CTV
If turned into a bylaw, only organized events, including the city operated Canada Day fireworks, would be permitted.
Politicians in Woodstock have endorsed a plan to ban all consumer fireworks by a vote of 4-3.
If turned into a bylaw, only organized events, including the city operated Canada Day fireworks, would be permitted.
“It’s the right move is to eliminate consumer fireworks. It’s really gotten to the point that it is too much of a good thing,” Coun.Mark Schadenberg told CTV London Friday.
“I know there will be some upset people, but I also know there will be some people very pleased”, added Coun. Connie Lauder.
Coun. Kate Leatherbarrow raised the motion to create a bylaw. She’s worried about the impact of fireworks on the environment and animals. She also acknowledged the challenges of enforcing a ban.
But some councillors say the current bylaw has proven to be challenging.
In 2022, 50 complaints about fireworks being set off, outside of permitted holidays, were received. Fines start at $125.
