Common Sense Calgary’s

“Bring Back Fireworks on Canada Day” Campaign

I authored and coordinated Common Sense Calgary’s Bring Back Fireworks on Canada Day campaign in response to the City of Calgary’s cancellation of its annual fireworks display.

I wrote the public-facing communications materials and participated in media interviews explaining the campaign’s position.

The campaign generated sustained public attention, and Calgary City Council ultimately voted to restore the fireworks.

Following the media coverage and public engagement, the campaign was translated into a targeted fundraising initiative, leveraging heightened visibility to support the organization’s broader work.

https://www.commonsensecalgary.com/bring_back_fireworks_on_canada_day

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/petition-started-to-reverse-cancellation-of-canada-day-fireworks

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/protest-over-loss-of-large-scale-canada-day-fireworks-show-in-calgary-grows/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/city-of-calgary-fireworks-1.6855062

https://livewirecalgary.com/2023/05/23/calgary-mayor-defends-canada-day-programming-as-a-petition-for-fireworks-return-grows/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-fireworks-canada-day-1.6848864

https://dailyhive.com/calgary/calgarians-petition-canada-day-fireworks

https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/breakenridge-canada-day-fireworks-fiasco-poorly-handled-by-city

https://livewirecalgary.com/2023/05/25/majority-of-calgary-city-councillors-sign-on-to-motion-for-canada-day-fireworks-return/

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/back-with-a-bang-calgary-will-have-canada-day-fireworks/

https://globalnews.ca/news/9800976/reconciliation-canada-day-fireworks-rethink/

https://www.commonsensecalgary.com/how_the_fireworks_war_was_won