An advocacy group that says it represents “common sense Calgarians” has launched a petition calling for a reinstatement of the fireworks display in Calgary on Canada Day.
“How about we put an end to this nonsense immediately, and force City Hall to reverse course and bring back fireworks now, this year?” said Common Sense Calgary in its petition, launched on May 21.
On May 18, the City of Calgary announced that this year’s celebration of Canada Day will proceed in a “new way” without the traditional fireworks show.
Instead, it will be replaced by “an enhanced pyrotechnic show featuring a visually stunning display of lights and sounds,” said the city in a press release….