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City of Pembroke postpones Canada Day fireworks due to fire hazard conditions

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

By CityNews Ottawa staff

Posted Jun 30, 2023 04:23:59 PM.

Last Updated Jun 30, 2023 04:28:15 PM.

City of Pembroke officials have announced that fireworks for Canada Day celebrations at Riverside Park have been postponed.

In a statement, the City said the fireworks for Canada Day have been postponed “until such time as fire hazard conditions improve and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry lift the Restricted Fire Zone designation for the Pembroke District.”

Pembroke is currently under a fire ban.

Meanwhile, Ottawa remains under a special weather statement due to low air quality. Canada Day fireworks celebrations in the capital’s downtown core are expected to go on as planned.

Please see the release from @CityPembroke regarding Canada Day fireworks. Thanks for your patience and understanding. The fire ban is still in effect for the Pembroke District. Due to this, the PFD will not be issuing any fireworks permits to residents.@PembrokeFFs pic.twitter.com/LGwhHje78H

— City of Pembroke Fire Department (@PembrokeFD) June 30, 2023

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