Updates to Edmonton's fireworks rules have sparked complaints about increased costs and overbearing regulations, city councillors said at a meeting Monday. The city updated its bylaw after changes to the federal fire code removed regulations for consumer fireworks. "If we actually fully aligned with the (National Fire Protection Association), we would ban fireworks," Croome said. Many other Alberta municipalities no longer allow consumer firework sales, council heard. Fire and city officials agreed consult more with community groups that host fireworks and to be lenient.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2020 23:15 UTC