The City Council formally approved the new time restrictions on fireworks usage this morning. We will monitor the implementation of these ordinances during the upcoming holiday period to ensure full compliance.
March 25, 2017
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, ask St. John's City Council, to review laws surrounding use of fireworks in our city.
On holidays when fireworks are used, they can be seen and heard for long periods of time, before and after midnight.
The noise in particular causes great stress among people and pets alike.
People suffering from PTSD, living with autism, the elderly, to list just a few groups, are greatly distressed on these occasions.
Many pets are traumatized, requiring medication or other measures. Each of those occasions, there is a rise in missing pets, as they run away to seek cover. Our pets need to be respected and protected.
For the protection of vulnerable groups (human and animal) in our city, we feel that unlimited use of fireworks is unacceptable and we respectfully ask that a time restriction be placed on their use.
Updates
January 5, 2017
The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am now finalizing the briefing document to request a formal meeting with the city council clerk.
Reached 250 supporters
January 5, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 2, 2017
176 Comments
Our dog ran off during the new year's fireworks and was missing for 3 hours. I just think there should be designated times for fireworks so that people can keep their dogs inside. Not going from 6:30pm to 12:00 am
A compromise would be restrictions on time for setting off fireworks. Over six hours of them is excessive and disruptive. Our dog is frightened and none of us can rest until 2am. Personally think backyard fireworks should be banned; had some get caught in our kitchen stove vent.
Couldn't have said it better!! If people can't be responsible then they have to be limited or banned!! I have a dog who has had seizures from fireworks, this year people in our neighbourhood were putting them off until going for 3 in the morning!!!! This is unacceptable!!
I think you should be allowed to have them, but at structured times. For people with small kids, between 7pm-8pm and all others, between 11:30pm- 12:30am. That way everyone is aware and can protect their animals and notify nervous or disabled family. Thanks!
Fireworks started 6:30 New Year's Eve and went til 12:30...I have two senior dogs that shake, cower and jump at each pop, no matter how loud I have the tv...not saying no fireworks, just not for 6 hours. Then it started again on New Year's Day...
Disappointed in the lack of public consultation on this matter.
We have to get away from the noise with our dogs. They are so afraid we take them in the car and try drive away from the bangs. The noise is all around us every occasion is an excuse for fireworks and it goes on for over an hour or more!
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The City Council formally approved the new time restrictions on fireworks usage this morning. We will monitor the implementation of these ordinances during the upcoming holiday period to ensure full compliance.
March 25, 2017
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, ask St. John's City Council, to review laws surrounding use of fireworks in our city.
On holidays when fireworks are used, they can be seen and heard for long periods of time, before and after midnight.
The noise in particular causes great stress among people and pets alike.
People suffering from PTSD, living with autism, the elderly, to list just a few groups, are greatly distressed on these occasions.
Many pets are traumatized, requiring medication or other measures. Each of those occasions, there is a rise in missing pets, as they run away to seek cover. Our pets need to be respected and protected.
For the protection of vulnerable groups (human and animal) in our city, we feel that unlimited use of fireworks is unacceptable and we respectfully ask that a time restriction be placed on their use.
Updates
January 5, 2017
The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am now finalizing the briefing document to request a formal meeting with the city council clerk.
Reached 250 supporters
January 5, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 2, 2017
176 Comments
I feel that fireworks need to be limited to public safe spaces and limited hours. Both my parents had 'shell shock' from WW2 and fireworks can be very distressing to some people. It is frightening to dogs and disturbs the sleep of others that might need to work the next day.
Our dog ran off during the new year's fireworks and was missing for 3 hours. I just think there should be designated times for fireworks so that people can keep their dogs inside. Not going from 6:30pm to 12:00 am
A compromise would be restrictions on time for setting off fireworks. Over six hours of them is excessive and disruptive. Our dog is frightened and none of us can rest until 2am. Personally think backyard fireworks should be banned; had some get caught in our kitchen stove vent.
Couldn't have said it better!! If people can't be responsible then they have to be limited or banned!! I have a dog who has had seizures from fireworks, this year people in our neighbourhood were putting them off until going for 3 in the morning!!!! This is unacceptable!!
I think you should be allowed to have them, but at structured times. For people with small kids, between 7pm-8pm and all others, between 11:30pm- 12:30am. That way everyone is aware and can protect their animals and notify nervous or disabled family. Thanks!
Fireworks started 6:30 New Year's Eve and went til 12:30...I have two senior dogs that shake, cower and jump at each pop, no matter how loud I have the tv...not saying no fireworks, just not for 6 hours. Then it started again on New Year's Day...
Disappointed in the lack of public consultation on this matter.
We have to get away from the noise with our dogs. They are so afraid we take them in the car and try drive away from the bangs. The noise is all around us every occasion is an excuse for fireworks and it goes on for over an hour or more!
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I feel that fireworks need to be limited to public safe spaces and limited hours. Both my parents had 'shell shock' from WW2 and fireworks can be very distressing to some people. It is frightening to dogs and disturbs the sleep of others that might need to work the next day.