There will be no fireworks on the Quai de l’Horloge in the Old Port of Montreal this Saturday on Canada Day. The news comes after the cancellation of the international Feux Loto Québec à la Ronde scheduled for Thursday evening.
He explained in an interview that it was a “heartbreaking but necessary” decision Duty, Canada Day Montreal spokesperson, Stéphane Guertin. Despite favorable opinion from the Regional Directorate of Public Health (DSRP) of Montreal, his decision was made in “solidarity with the Great Fire”.
“We’re sending a message that there are other ways to gather as citizens around fireworks,” says Mr. Kurtin.
A public health issue
The Internationale des Fugues canceled Lotto-Quebec’s pyrotechnic show.
On Thursday morning, David Kaiser, assistant medical director of Montreal’s DSRP, explained at a press conference that the particles released by the fireworks may have added to the smog. If maintained, the DRSP will reach the “not comfortable” threshold, even if the level of air pollution is temporary.
Mr. According to a risk assessment by the Kaiser team, in the case of fire maintenance, “We are facing something new in Montreal,” said Mr. Kaiser explained. We learn how to manage this situation, which does not allow us to plan ahead. »
The DSRB sent the notice to La Ronde and Lotto Quebec after they approached the health system directly about possible risks from the contamination.
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