Montreal Gazette
🏢 Postmedia
📍 QC
May 20, 2026
· 2 min read
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Montreal police say there will be zero tolerance for fireworks at gatherings
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MONTREAL NEWS
Montreal police say there will be zero tolerance for fireworks at gatherings
The SPVM says recent incidents involving fireworks injured a child and ignited a fire.
Fireworks erupt over the crowd of fans outside the Bell Centre following the Montreal Canadiens' second round NHL playoff series win against the Buffalo Sabres in Montreal on Monday, May 18, 2026. (Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette)
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Montreal Gazette
May 20, 2026 at 5:20 p.m.
Last Updated: May 20, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.
Montreal police say they will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to the use of fireworks and smoke bom…
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