The City of Delta will be looking at how its current fireworks bylaw can be made tougher.
Following Halloween night chaos at South Delta Secondary and Dennison Park, Mayor George Harvie announced there would be a meeting involving the Delta Police Chief, Delta Fire Chief and the school district to review what happened and collaborate on potential bylaw amendments.
An estimated 400 youths engaged in a wild fireworks fight that resulted in several injuries to young people as well as police officers.
DPD public affairs manager Acting Insp. James Sandberg described the event as a “mob mentality” and “clearly a deliberate gathering to damage property.”
Harvie said he was looking forward to having council meet with school trustees to look at ideas on a bylaw that is suitable for the community.
Selling, possessing and transporting fireworks in Delta without a permit is currently prohibited. However, there’s a patchwork of rules among Metro Vancouver municipalities.
As new chair of the Metro Vancouver board, Harvie also plans to bring the fireworks bylaw issue to Metro for discussion as well.
