Calgary’s Cancellation of Canada Day Fireworks Display Prompts Backlash

Fireworks explode over the Ottawa River as seen from Gatineau, Que., during Canada Day celebrations on July 1, 2022. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby

An advocacy group that says it represents “common sense Calgarians” has launched a petition calling for a reinstatement of the fireworks display in Calgary on Canada Day.

“How about we put an end to this nonsense immediately, and force City Hall to reverse course and bring back fireworks now, this year?” said Common Sense Calgary in its petition, launched on May 21.