Fireworks rules shift across Waterloo Region - CTV News
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Fireworks are going off in the night sky again, but local municipalities have made changes to their bylaws for 2023.
The rules surrounding fireworks usage and displays will vary across the Waterloo Region as different cities and towns adjust their regulations. For example, in Kitchener, residents can now use Class 1 and Class 2 fireworks from 8 p.m. to midnight on designated days without a permit, according to a city news release.
In Cambridge, a new bylaw allows for public display of fireworks, with permits required for events larger than five devices. The use of sparklers is permitted thro…
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