Fire officials are reminding residents looking to celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a bang in Barrie of some things to consider before setting off fireworks.
According to Barrie fire, a city bylaw is restrictive on who can use fireworks and where they can be set off:
- Users must be 18 years of age
- Fireworks cannot be used within 300 metres of a hospital, nursing home, school or church
- Fireworks can’t be used within eight metres of a building, tent, camp, shelter or motor vehicle
- Fireworks can’t be used if wind speeds exceed 40 km/h
Officials say misuse of fireworks can be extremely dangerous and recommend leaving usage to professionals.
For more information on the City of Barrie bylaw, you can visit the municipality’s website.
Organized displays
- Nobleton: Nobleton Arena Grounds - Monday, May 18, dusk
- Port McNicoll: Patterson Park - Sunday, May 17, dusk
