PRESS RELEASE
PET AND LIVESTOCK OWNERS NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR CANADA DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS.
Halifax, NS - JUNE 28, 2023: #FireworksHurt would like to remind pet and livestock owners that Canada Day is approaching and fireworks will be part of the celebration in many municipalities across the province.
Fireworks can be terrifying to animals. The best approach is to be prepared. This is only possible for scheduled events like the upcoming Canada Day festivities. It’s almost impossible for the unannounced backyard events that are happening with increasing frequency across the province.
We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during scheduled fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org
Some of the top tips include:
Pets
- keep pets indoors and turn on a radio or television to help drown out some of the noise
- close curtains and blinds to hide the flashes, keep windows closed to help muffle the explosions
- comfort your pet if they’re upset. Never discipline them when they are terrified!
- speak to your vet about calming medications
Livestock
- try to have them settled in the stable before the fireworks begin or ensure all gates are secured and fencing is strong and in good repair if they will be outside
- close all doors and windows to help muffle the sound, keep lights on to help minimize the effect of the flashing lights
- turn on a radio, calm soothing music is better than talk radio
- give them plenty of hay (enough so they won’t run out) to help keep them occupied
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
Halifax, NS - JUNE 28, 2023: #FireworksHurt would like to remind pet and livestock owners that Canada Day is approaching and fireworks will be part of the celebration in many municipalities across the province.
Fireworks can be terrifying to animals. The best approach is to be prepared. This is only possible for scheduled events like the upcoming Canada Day festivities. It’s almost impossible for the unannounced backyard events that are happening with increasing frequency across the province.
We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during scheduled fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org
Some of the top tips include:
Pets
- keep pets indoors and turn on a radio or television to help drown out some of the noise
- close curtains and blinds to hide the flashes, keep windows closed to help muffle the explosions
- comfort your pet if they’re upset. Never discipline them when they are terrified!
- speak to your vet about calming medications
Livestock
- try to have them settled in the stable before the fireworks begin or ensure all gates are secured and fencing is strong and in good repair if they will be outside
- close all doors and windows to help muffle the sound, keep lights on to help minimize the effect of the flashing lights
- turn on a radio, calm soothing music is better than talk radio
- give them plenty of hay (enough so they won’t run out) to help keep them occupied
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
The following press release was just sent out to media outlets across the province:
IT’S TIME TO BAN CONSUMER FIREWORKS IN NOVA SCOTIA!
Halifax, NS - JUNE 5, 2023: The recent wildfire crisis has been a wake-up call for Nova Scotians. Experts tell us that climate change will continue to create conditions where fires will become a recurring problem. #FireworksHurt suggests that we’ve reached the point where the sale and use of consumer fireworks needs to be banned in Nova Scotia to help prevent needless fires from igniting our homes and woodlands.
We’ve been compiling statistics for over a year on the use of fireworks as reported by our 3600+ members. For the period from May 21 to June 3 there were 19 episodes reported - 13 during a complete burn ban, 4 during restricted burning and 2 when there was no ban in effect. Six episodes occurred during the state of emergency. It’s important to note that these were just the ones reported by our members. There were undoubtedly a number that occurred without being reported.
Noise bylaws have been ineffective at controlling the use of fireworks. By the time authorities arrive on scene, the fireworks show is usually over and the perpetrators have left. The same will undoubtedly happen with the current fines - no matter how large they are, their effectiveness against fireworks users will be limited.Some key points about consumer fireworks:
- fireworks can ignite fires, both structural fires as well as forest fires- fireworks contain pollutants that contaminate our air, soil and water- fireworks aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD- fireworks are triggers for people with neurodivergent conditions (autism, dementia, PTSD)- fireworks are dangerous to the user and nearby spectators, especially when handled by children and teens- fireworks are increasingly being used to disrupt society- fireworks are terrifying for pets and livestock- fireworks are terrifying for wildlife and birds
A number of retailers temporarily stopped selling fireworks because they appreciated the risk fireworks created during the current crisis. Sadly, most of them will resume their sales once things settle down. Are the profits from the sale of fireworks worth it when compared to the astronomical cost Nova Scotian taxpayers will face for fighting wildfires?
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. We currently have over 16,000 signatures on our online petition.
IT’S TIME TO BAN CONSUMER FIREWORKS IN NOVA SCOTIA!
Halifax, NS - JUNE 5, 2023: The recent wildfire crisis has been a wake-up call for Nova Scotians. Experts tell us that climate change will continue to create conditions where fires will become a recurring problem. #FireworksHurt suggests that we’ve reached the point where the sale and use of consumer fireworks needs to be banned in Nova Scotia to help prevent needless fires from igniting our homes and woodlands.
We’ve been compiling statistics for over a year on the use of fireworks as reported by our 3600+ members. For the period from May 21 to June 3 there were 19 episodes reported - 13 during a complete burn ban, 4 during restricted burning and 2 when there was no ban in effect. Six episodes occurred during the state of emergency. It’s important to note that these were just the ones reported by our members. There were undoubtedly a number that occurred without being reported.
Noise bylaws have been ineffective at controlling the use of fireworks. By the time authorities arrive on scene, the fireworks show is usually over and the perpetrators have left. The same will undoubtedly happen with the current fines - no matter how large they are, their effectiveness against fireworks users will be limited.Some key points about consumer fireworks:
- fireworks can ignite fires, both structural fires as well as forest fires- fireworks contain pollutants that contaminate our air, soil and water- fireworks aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD- fireworks are triggers for people with neurodivergent conditions (autism, dementia, PTSD)- fireworks are dangerous to the user and nearby spectators, especially when handled by children and teens- fireworks are increasingly being used to disrupt society- fireworks are terrifying for pets and livestock- fireworks are terrifying for wildlife and birds
A number of retailers temporarily stopped selling fireworks because they appreciated the risk fireworks created during the current crisis. Sadly, most of them will resume their sales once things settle down. Are the profits from the sale of fireworks worth it when compared to the astronomical cost Nova Scotian taxpayers will face for fighting wildfires?
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. We currently have over 16,000 signatures on our online petition.
PRESS RELEASE
The following press release was just sent out to media outlets across the province:
FIREWORKS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT BURN BAN IN NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax, NS - JUNE 1, 2023: #FireworksHurt would like to encourage media to remind Nova Scotians that fireworks are included in the current province wide burn ban. Our members continue to report instances of people setting off fireworks every night.
A massive wildfire was started in 2017 in Oregon by a teenager who threw fireworks into a canyon. That fire eventually burned over 48,000 acres (19,400 hectares) and caused damages exceeding $36 million. The teenager was eventually ordered to pay $36,618,330.24 in restitution to cover the damages.
A number of retailers throughout the province have voluntarily removed fireworks from their shelves. Wouldn’t it be nice if ALL retailers were to follow suit?
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
FIREWORKS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT BURN BAN IN NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax, NS - JUNE 1, 2023: #FireworksHurt would like to encourage media to remind Nova Scotians that fireworks are included in the current province wide burn ban. Our members continue to report instances of people setting off fireworks every night.
A massive wildfire was started in 2017 in Oregon by a teenager who threw fireworks into a canyon. That fire eventually burned over 48,000 acres (19,400 hectares) and caused damages exceeding $36 million. The teenager was eventually ordered to pay $36,618,330.24 in restitution to cover the damages.
A number of retailers throughout the province have voluntarily removed fireworks from their shelves. Wouldn’t it be nice if ALL retailers were to follow suit?
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
PRESS RELEASE
The following press release was just sent to media outlets across the province:
PRESS RELEASE
COMPANION ANIMAL OWNERS NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS
Halifax, NS - DECEMBER 28, 2022: #FireworksHurt would like to remind companion animal owners that New Years Eve is approaching and fireworks will be going off across the province. We would appreciate the media’s help in reminding people to BE PREPARED.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). Animals may try to escape and become injured, lost or even killed as they bolt.
We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org/keeping-pets-safe.html
Some key points:
- If possible, avoid leaving your pet home alone.
- Take your dog for a walk BEFORE the event so they’re more relaxed. Keep them leashed.
- Keep your pet indoors during the event, bring outdoor pets indoors if possible.
- Play soothing music to help mask the noise. Close curtains and blinds to hide the light.
- Speak to your veterinarian about medications or calming supplements if your pet has a history of panic during noisy events.
- Make sure your pet has proper ID in case they manage to escape (e.g. a collar + tag, a microchip). Make sure the microchip information is up to date!
- Take photos of your pet in case they escape and become lost.
- Horse owners should check our website for helpful advice.
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
PRESS RELEASE
COMPANION ANIMAL OWNERS NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS
Halifax, NS - DECEMBER 28, 2022: #FireworksHurt would like to remind companion animal owners that New Years Eve is approaching and fireworks will be going off across the province. We would appreciate the media’s help in reminding people to BE PREPARED.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). Animals may try to escape and become injured, lost or even killed as they bolt.
We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org/keeping-pets-safe.html
Some key points:
- If possible, avoid leaving your pet home alone.
- Take your dog for a walk BEFORE the event so they’re more relaxed. Keep them leashed.
- Keep your pet indoors during the event, bring outdoor pets indoors if possible.
- Play soothing music to help mask the noise. Close curtains and blinds to hide the light.
- Speak to your veterinarian about medications or calming supplements if your pet has a history of panic during noisy events.
- Make sure your pet has proper ID in case they manage to escape (e.g. a collar + tag, a microchip). Make sure the microchip information is up to date!
- Take photos of your pet in case they escape and become lost.
- Horse owners should check our website for helpful advice.
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
PRESS RELEASE
The following Press Release was just sent to all major provincial media:
PRESS RELEASE
COMPANION ANIMAL OWNERS NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS
Halifax, NS - OCTOBER 27, 2022: #FireworksHurt would like to remind companion animal owners that Halloween is approaching and fireworks will likely be part of the event across the province.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). Animals may try to escape and become injured, lost or even killed as they bolt.
The best approach is to be prepared. We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
Unannounced fireworks events are happening with increasing frequency and the provincial government is ignoring the problem, passing the buck to municipalities. Municipal noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
COMPANION ANIMAL OWNERS NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS
Halifax, NS - OCTOBER 27, 2022: #FireworksHurt would like to remind companion animal owners that Halloween is approaching and fireworks will likely be part of the event across the province.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). Animals may try to escape and become injured, lost or even killed as they bolt.
The best approach is to be prepared. We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
Unannounced fireworks events are happening with increasing frequency and the provincial government is ignoring the problem, passing the buck to municipalities. Municipal noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
If there ever was a time to ban the sale of consumer fireworks, this is it!
Halifax, NS - OCTOBER 3, 2022: #FireworksHurt calls for a ban on the sale of consumer fireworks after a summer of province wide mayhem.
#Fireworkshurt started compiling reports of private fireworks events in March, 2022. Below is a summary of those reports. There were so many incidents in the Fairview neighbourhood of Halifax that it earned its own category! Comments were also compiled and make for a heartbreaking look into the damaging effects of consumer fireworks displays.
This information was delivered to every MLA in September along with the list of comments from those affected (see attachments).
SUMMARY
March 2022 - 11 reports, 7 HRM, 2 central NS, 2 Eastern NS
April 2022 - 13 reports, 10 HRM, 3 Fairview
May 2022 - 26 reports, 16 HRM, 2 Fairview, 1 western NS, 6 central NS, 1 Cape Breton
June 2022 - 63 reports, 36 HRM, 11 Fairview, 3 western NS, 2 central NS, 10 eastern NS, 1 Cape Breton
July 2022 - 199 reports (62 during a burn ban), 126 HRM, 29 Fairview, 15 western NS, 6 central NS, 12 eastern NS, 11 Cape Breton
August 2022 - 94 reports (17 during a burn ban), 58 HRM, 9 Fairview, 7 western NS, 3 central NS, 10 eastern NS, 7 Cape Breton
September 1 - 5 (Labour Day weekend) - 35 reports, 20 HRM, 1 Fairview, 4 western NS, 7 central NS, 2 eastern NS, 1 Cape Breton
The large student party in Halifax on the weekend was a great example of why a ban is needed, “...fireworks were being set off in the crowd and in some cases directed towards residences.” (excerpt from a statement by Halifax Regional Police)
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
Halifax, NS - OCTOBER 3, 2022: #FireworksHurt calls for a ban on the sale of consumer fireworks after a summer of province wide mayhem.
#Fireworkshurt started compiling reports of private fireworks events in March, 2022. Below is a summary of those reports. There were so many incidents in the Fairview neighbourhood of Halifax that it earned its own category! Comments were also compiled and make for a heartbreaking look into the damaging effects of consumer fireworks displays.
This information was delivered to every MLA in September along with the list of comments from those affected (see attachments).
SUMMARY
March 2022 - 11 reports, 7 HRM, 2 central NS, 2 Eastern NS
April 2022 - 13 reports, 10 HRM, 3 Fairview
May 2022 - 26 reports, 16 HRM, 2 Fairview, 1 western NS, 6 central NS, 1 Cape Breton
June 2022 - 63 reports, 36 HRM, 11 Fairview, 3 western NS, 2 central NS, 10 eastern NS, 1 Cape Breton
July 2022 - 199 reports (62 during a burn ban), 126 HRM, 29 Fairview, 15 western NS, 6 central NS, 12 eastern NS, 11 Cape Breton
August 2022 - 94 reports (17 during a burn ban), 58 HRM, 9 Fairview, 7 western NS, 3 central NS, 10 eastern NS, 7 Cape Breton
September 1 - 5 (Labour Day weekend) - 35 reports, 20 HRM, 1 Fairview, 4 western NS, 7 central NS, 2 eastern NS, 1 Cape Breton
The large student party in Halifax on the weekend was a great example of why a ban is needed, “...fireworks were being set off in the crowd and in some cases directed towards residences.” (excerpt from a statement by Halifax Regional Police)
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS CAN BE TERRIFYING FOR COMPANION ANIMALS!
#FIREWORKSHURT would like to help companion animal owners prepare for Saturday's fireworks event in Halifax Harbour.
Halifax, NS - AUGUST 25, 2022: As part of Grand Reunion Finale Weekend there will be a large fireworks show and companion animal owners need to be prepared.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). The best approach is to be prepared. We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during scheduled fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org/keeping-pets-safe.html
Sadly, preparation is only possible for scheduled events like the upcoming festivities. It’s almost impossible to prepare for the unannounced backyard events that are happening with increasing frequency across the province.
#FireworksHurt is a group of almost 3700 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
#FIREWORKSHURT would like to help companion animal owners prepare for Saturday's fireworks event in Halifax Harbour.
Halifax, NS - AUGUST 25, 2022: As part of Grand Reunion Finale Weekend there will be a large fireworks show and companion animal owners need to be prepared.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). The best approach is to be prepared. We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during scheduled fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org/keeping-pets-safe.html
Sadly, preparation is only possible for scheduled events like the upcoming festivities. It’s almost impossible to prepare for the unannounced backyard events that are happening with increasing frequency across the province.
#FireworksHurt is a group of almost 3700 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
FIREWORKS HURT!
Recreational explosives are becoming commonplace in spite of the multiple risks they pose.
Halifax, NS - May 12, 2022: #FireworksHurt would like to announce that fireworks season is upon us and the public needs to be informed of the multiple harms they may cause. Fireworks (better known as recreational explosives) can be traumatic to people with autism, dementia and PTSD. They can cause serious injury, especially to children. They can be terrifying to pets, livestock and wildlife. They pollute the air and waterways with toxic chemicals. They may ignite fires resulting in property damage or serious wildfires.
“The difficulty with laying charges under any fireworks regulation is identifying the individuals to be charged. Often by the time enforcement officers arrive on scene, which is often the police service due to the time of day, the individuals have departed.” https://www.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/regional-council/210629rci01.pdf
Nova Scotia's Fireworks Act was repealed in 2002. This Act contained a legislative regime for the sale, purchase, and use of fireworks in the province. Since that time the incidence of recreational explosives has been steadily increasing. It’s reached the point that almost every evening someone is setting them off somewhere in our province!
We’ve been lucky so far - nobody has been seriously injured (at least that we know of). How long before a child is maimed or killed because of careless handling of recreational explosives? What happens when someone burns down their neighbour’s house or barn? How much will it cost taxpayers when someone sets fire to a local park or forest?
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. In just over 4 months we’ve enlisted over 14,000 signatures on a petition to ban consumer fireworks in Nova Scotia. https://www.change.org/p/nova-scotia-legislature-ban-consumer-fireworks-in-nova-scotia?fbclid=IwAR3N7-__Mn_zTrcbLjL3kbo-v6RReXoBT72xCq1j2wB-5CqQ5i-ZXCogyYY
Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
Recreational explosives are becoming commonplace in spite of the multiple risks they pose.
Halifax, NS - May 12, 2022: #FireworksHurt would like to announce that fireworks season is upon us and the public needs to be informed of the multiple harms they may cause. Fireworks (better known as recreational explosives) can be traumatic to people with autism, dementia and PTSD. They can cause serious injury, especially to children. They can be terrifying to pets, livestock and wildlife. They pollute the air and waterways with toxic chemicals. They may ignite fires resulting in property damage or serious wildfires.
“The difficulty with laying charges under any fireworks regulation is identifying the individuals to be charged. Often by the time enforcement officers arrive on scene, which is often the police service due to the time of day, the individuals have departed.” https://www.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/regional-council/210629rci01.pdf
Nova Scotia's Fireworks Act was repealed in 2002. This Act contained a legislative regime for the sale, purchase, and use of fireworks in the province. Since that time the incidence of recreational explosives has been steadily increasing. It’s reached the point that almost every evening someone is setting them off somewhere in our province!
We’ve been lucky so far - nobody has been seriously injured (at least that we know of). How long before a child is maimed or killed because of careless handling of recreational explosives? What happens when someone burns down their neighbour’s house or barn? How much will it cost taxpayers when someone sets fire to a local park or forest?
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. In just over 4 months we’ve enlisted over 14,000 signatures on a petition to ban consumer fireworks in Nova Scotia. https://www.change.org/p/nova-scotia-legislature-ban-consumer-fireworks-in-nova-scotia?fbclid=IwAR3N7-__Mn_zTrcbLjL3kbo-v6RReXoBT72xCq1j2wB-5CqQ5i-ZXCogyYY
Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
CANADA DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS ARE NOT FUN FOR EVERYONE!
#FIREWORKSHURT would like to help companion animal owners prepare for Canada Day fireworks events.
Halifax, NS - JUNE 27, 2022: With Canada Day approaching, fireworks will be part of the celebration in many municipalities across the province and companion animal owners need to be prepared.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). The best approach is to be prepared. We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during scheduled fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org/keeping-pets-safe.html
Sadly, this is only possible for scheduled events like the upcoming Canada Day festivities. It’s almost impossible to prepare for the unannounced backyard events that are happening with increasing frequency across the province. A behaviour modification program should be considered for animals that have serious fireworks phobia.
#FireworksHurt is a group of almost 3700 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
#FIREWORKSHURT would like to help companion animal owners prepare for Canada Day fireworks events.
Halifax, NS - JUNE 27, 2022: With Canada Day approaching, fireworks will be part of the celebration in many municipalities across the province and companion animal owners need to be prepared.
Fireworks can be terrifying to companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, caged pets). The best approach is to be prepared. We’ve compiled a number of tips on our website to help owners keep companion animals safe during scheduled fireworks events - http://www.banfireworksnovascotia.org/keeping-pets-safe.html
Sadly, this is only possible for scheduled events like the upcoming Canada Day festivities. It’s almost impossible to prepare for the unannounced backyard events that are happening with increasing frequency across the province. A behaviour modification program should be considered for animals that have serious fireworks phobia.
#FireworksHurt is a group of almost 3700 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
Illegal Fireworks Set Off During Burn Ban
There were twenty-three illegal fireworks events reported over the weekend across the province in areas with burn bans in effect.
Halifax, NS -JULY 18, 2022: #FireworksHurt members reported 23 instances where fireworks were set off illegally in areas under fire bans (which include fireworks). There were undoubtedly many more that people didn’t report.
Friday July 15: HRM 7, Antigonish 1
Saturday July 16: HRM 4, East Hants 1, Lunenburg Co. 1, Pictou Co. 1, Annapolis Co. 1, Amherst Co. 2
Sunday July 17: HRM 3, Lunenburg Co. 1, Pictou Co. 1
Climate change is causing our forests, parks and green spaces to become drier and more susceptible to fire. A single burning ember can ignite a massive blaze that could be devastating to a community, such as the Eagle Creek fire in Oregon:
The Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, largely in the U.S. state of Oregon, with smaller spot-fires in Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, by a 15-year-old boy igniting fireworks during a burn ban.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Creek_Fire
Consumer fireworks have become widely available since the Nova Scotia government repealed the Fireworks Act in 2002. Numerous municipalities have enacted bans under noise bylaws but they have proven to be ineffective as noted in a recent Report and jurisdictional scan on the regulation and safe use of “Display” and “Consumer/Family” Fireworks in HRM:
…the difficulty with laying charges under any fireworks regulation is identifying the individuals to be charged. Often by the time enforcement officers arrive on scene, which is often the police service due to the time of day, the individuals have departed.
https://cdn.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/regional-council/210629rci01.pdf
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
There were twenty-three illegal fireworks events reported over the weekend across the province in areas with burn bans in effect.
Halifax, NS -JULY 18, 2022: #FireworksHurt members reported 23 instances where fireworks were set off illegally in areas under fire bans (which include fireworks). There were undoubtedly many more that people didn’t report.
Friday July 15: HRM 7, Antigonish 1
Saturday July 16: HRM 4, East Hants 1, Lunenburg Co. 1, Pictou Co. 1, Annapolis Co. 1, Amherst Co. 2
Sunday July 17: HRM 3, Lunenburg Co. 1, Pictou Co. 1
Climate change is causing our forests, parks and green spaces to become drier and more susceptible to fire. A single burning ember can ignite a massive blaze that could be devastating to a community, such as the Eagle Creek fire in Oregon:
The Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, largely in the U.S. state of Oregon, with smaller spot-fires in Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, by a 15-year-old boy igniting fireworks during a burn ban.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Creek_Fire
Consumer fireworks have become widely available since the Nova Scotia government repealed the Fireworks Act in 2002. Numerous municipalities have enacted bans under noise bylaws but they have proven to be ineffective as noted in a recent Report and jurisdictional scan on the regulation and safe use of “Display” and “Consumer/Family” Fireworks in HRM:
…the difficulty with laying charges under any fireworks regulation is identifying the individuals to be charged. Often by the time enforcement officers arrive on scene, which is often the police service due to the time of day, the individuals have departed.
https://cdn.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/regional-council/210629rci01.pdf
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
PRESS RELEASE
More Illegal Fireworks Set Off During Burn Ban, School Roof Set On Fire
There were 36 illegal fireworks events reported in HRM over the Natal Day weekend in spite of a burn ban in effect.
Halifax, NS -AUG. 2, 2022: #FireworksHurt members reported 36 instances where fireworks were set off illegally in Halifax Regional Municipality. Although consumer fireworks are permitted in HRM on Natal Day, the fire ban includes a ban on consumer fireworks making their use illegal. There were undoubtedly many more illegal fireworks events across the province that people didn’t bother to report.
Kids playing with fireworks were blamed for igniting a fire on the roof of a school in Lower Sackville on Friday, July 29. (Twitter @HRMFireNews) Fortunately it was a small fire… this time. What happens next time when a school or apartment building burns to the ground?
Climate change is causing our forests, parks and green spaces to become drier and more susceptible to fire. A single burning ember can ignite a massive blaze that could be devastating to a community, such as the Eagle Creek fire in Oregon:
The Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, largely in the U.S. state of Oregon, with smaller spot-fires in Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, by a 15-year-old boy igniting fireworks during a burn ban.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Creek_Fire
Consumer fireworks have become widely available since the Nova Scotia government repealed the Fireworks Act in 2002. Numerous municipalities have enacted bans under noise bylaws but they have proven to be ineffective as noted in a recent Report and jurisdictional scan on the regulation and safe use of “Display” and “Consumer/Family” Fireworks in HRM:
…the difficulty with laying charges under any fireworks regulation is identifying the individuals to be charged. Often by the time enforcement officers arrive on scene, which is often the police service due to the time of day, the individuals have departed.
https://cdn.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/regional-council/210629rci01.pdf
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.
There were 36 illegal fireworks events reported in HRM over the Natal Day weekend in spite of a burn ban in effect.
Halifax, NS -AUG. 2, 2022: #FireworksHurt members reported 36 instances where fireworks were set off illegally in Halifax Regional Municipality. Although consumer fireworks are permitted in HRM on Natal Day, the fire ban includes a ban on consumer fireworks making their use illegal. There were undoubtedly many more illegal fireworks events across the province that people didn’t bother to report.
Kids playing with fireworks were blamed for igniting a fire on the roof of a school in Lower Sackville on Friday, July 29. (Twitter @HRMFireNews) Fortunately it was a small fire… this time. What happens next time when a school or apartment building burns to the ground?
Climate change is causing our forests, parks and green spaces to become drier and more susceptible to fire. A single burning ember can ignite a massive blaze that could be devastating to a community, such as the Eagle Creek fire in Oregon:
The Eagle Creek Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, largely in the U.S. state of Oregon, with smaller spot-fires in Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, by a 15-year-old boy igniting fireworks during a burn ban.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Creek_Fire
Consumer fireworks have become widely available since the Nova Scotia government repealed the Fireworks Act in 2002. Numerous municipalities have enacted bans under noise bylaws but they have proven to be ineffective as noted in a recent Report and jurisdictional scan on the regulation and safe use of “Display” and “Consumer/Family” Fireworks in HRM:
…the difficulty with laying charges under any fireworks regulation is identifying the individuals to be charged. Often by the time enforcement officers arrive on scene, which is often the police service due to the time of day, the individuals have departed.
https://cdn.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/regional-council/210629rci01.pdf
#FireworksHurt is a group of over 3600 concerned citizens who are fed up with the current state of fireworks availability in our province. Our mission is to encourage the Nova Scotia Government to enact a ban on the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Noise bylaws don’t work. We need a ban.