Kristi – Canadian National Fireworks Association

Advocacy in Action: What 2025 Really Looked Like for Fireworks in Canada

If there’s one word that sums up 2025 for fireworks advocacy, it’s this: busy.

Behind the scenes, it was a year of council meetings, draft reports, surprise motions, late-breaking revisions, and more than a few moments where things could have gone very […]

Advocacy in Action: What 2025 Really Looked Like for Fireworks in CanadaKristi2026-01-16T11:12:35-08:00

Powerful Moments That Make Community Fireworks Displays Unforgettable

When the last spark fades and the sky goes dark again, something interesting happens. People don’t rush home right away. They linger. They talk. They replay their favourite moments, that one perfectly timed break, the colour combination no one expected, the finale that made the crowd cheer without thinking about it.

That’s […]

Powerful Moments That Make Community Fireworks Displays UnforgettableKristi2026-01-16T10:53:07-08:00

On the Air: Aleem Kanji Breaks Down Waterloo’s Confusing Fireworks Bylaw

“You can’t buy fireworks… but you can still buy fireworks.”

That single sentence pretty much sums up the confusion surrounding Waterloo’s updated fireworks bylaw, and it’s exactly why Canadian National Fireworks Association Chief Advocacy Officer Aleem Kanji joined The Mike Farwell […]

On the Air: Aleem Kanji Breaks Down Waterloo’s Confusing Fireworks BylawKristi2026-01-19T13:30:52-08:00

Celebrate the New Year Safely at Community Fireworks Displays

There’s something about New Year’s Eve that feels better when it’s shared. The countdown, the buzz, the moment where everyone pauses and looks up together as the sky comes alive. For many families and communities across Canada, fireworks are part of that ritual, whether it’s a few careful sparks at home or a […]

Celebrate the New Year Safely at Community Fireworks DisplaysKristi2026-01-05T09:04:24-08:00

Fireworks and Pets: Simple Ways to Help Them Stay Calm

Fireworks are part of many celebrations, and for most of us, they’re something we look forward to. For pets, though, the experience can feel confusing at best and overwhelming at worst. Fireworks and pets don’t always mix naturally, but the good news is that a few small, thoughtful steps can make a noticeable […]

Fireworks and Pets: Simple Ways to Help Them Stay CalmKristi2025-12-19T11:40:26-08:00