
No consumer permits issued as Kamloops to determine fate of Canada Day fireworks show
KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops says while this year’s Canada Day festivities will very likely feature fireworks at dusk, it wants that pyrotechnics display to be the only one that lights up the sky that evening.
No consumer fireworks permits have been approved, and the City says the professionally run show on Canada Day, which will replace last year’s drone light show, is the only one that has been authorized.
In a news release, the City also said that the final approvals for that show will come on July 1 itself once wind and other conditions have been assessed. As of noon Sunday (June 29), the fire danger rating in Kamloops is considered moderate.
“Canada Day and summer are a time for joy and festivities, but we urge residents to be aware of the dangers of fire and fireworks to prevent fire-related incidents that dampen the spirit of the occasion,” Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cail said.