Vancouver councillor working to ban the sale of fireworks
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With Halloween around the corner, a Vancouver city councillor is working to ban the sale of fireworks.
Pete Fry says his motion calls for an end to consumer fireworks unless they're being used for large public events.
He says Fire Rescue Services has reported an average $380,000 worth of damage every year. Currently in Vancouver you can buy fireworks on certain days of the year, if you have a permit.
The motion asks staff to report back next year, with the ban being in place by 2021.
Guest: Pete Fry
Vancouver City Councillor
With Halloween around the corner, a Vancouver city councillor is working to ban the sale of fireworks.
Pete Fry says his motion calls for an end to consumer fireworks unless they're being used for large public events.
He says Fire Rescue Services has reported an average $380,000 worth of damage every year. Currently in Vancouver you can buy fireworks on certain days of the year, if you have a permit.
The motion asks staff to report back next year, with the ban being in place by 2021.
Guest: Pete Fry
Vancouver City Councillor