Park Not “Suitable” For Fireworks

Vernon’s Canada Day fireworks won’t be lit off from at Polson Park.

The North Okanagan Canada Day Society had proposed that site for this July’s event to make it easier for people to go from the daytime activities in the park, to the fireworks at night.

However, City staff say the park is not suitable as the minimum requirements for discharging the fireworks can’t be met.

“Alternative locations were discussed and are currently being considered by the NOCDS,” says a City administration update. “It is anticipated that a decision regarding the location of the fireworks display will be made soon and reported to Council for approval at the May 13 regular meeting.”