Normally he spends weeks planning 130 professional shows for Canada Day celebrations across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. He does safety assessments, programs the displays, and makes sure the explosive cargo arrives safely. "It became clear that all of 2020 was going to be a write off as far large community celebrations and professional fireworks displays." "Ideally you're setting them off over a lake instead of land," he said. He encouraged people to watch a fireworks safety video on the federal government's website to learn the rules.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2020 19:41 UTC