Calgary Cracks Down on Illegal Fireworks | Calgary News

Calgary’s cracking down on illegal fireworks with steeper fines and tighter enforcement, after over 180 complaints—including fires and “shots fired” incidents—between 2023 and 2025, with Diwali being the biggest culprit. New bylaws could hit sellers with up to $3,000 fines, public display with $1,000, and unauthorized use with $1,000—up from current penalties. Councilor Raj Dhaliwal backs the hikes but insists on a strong enforcement plan, especially for cultural events like Diwali, with police and fire departments already teaming up for this year’s celebrations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8175f25e84fc7334