There are many public fireworks displays to enjoy this weekend, but if you’re setting off your own, remember, fireworks bylaws vary from town to town and township to township.

In Barrie, for instance, the bylaw allows for the lighting of fireworks, without a permit, on Victoria Day, Monday, May 23 only.

Further, you require a permit to set off fireworks in a neighbourhood park or face a fine under the city bylaw.

As for safety, the Canadian Hospital Injury Prevention and Reporting Program notes that 37% of injuries occur on the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of these weekends. Sixty-four per cent of those people are male in gender. And there are significant injuries to the head, eyes, neck, and hands.

Secondly, fireworks often ignite something else – grass fires, buildings, any structure.

The Barrie Fire and Emergency Service shared the following fireworks safety advice with Barrie 360:

For fireworks regulations in surrounding municipalities, click on the links below:

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Tags: Barrie, bylaw, Fireworks, Safety, Victoria Day