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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Steep fireworks fines in Mission

RCMP, City of Mission to set up extra patrols to deter fireworks this weekend amid new fines of up to $10,000

Oct 29, 2025 | 10:59 AM

MISSION — Mounties in Mission say they’ll be teaming up with staff from the City of Mission to patrol the use of fireworks and firecrackers, especially now that there are fines of up $10,000 for setting off fireworks.

In a statement, Mission RCMP Corporal Harrison Mohr says fireworks and firecrackers pose significant safety risks, including fires and injuries. The use, sale, and possession of fireworks and firecrackers remains strictly prohibited within Mission. He says public safety and the well-being of all community members and pets are top priorities for the City of Mission.

Last Halloween, while children and adults alike were having good Halloween fun, Corporal Mohr says hundreds of youth created significant issues in the area of Griner Park and Albert McMahon Elementary School. Mission RCMP responded to 56 calls for service during the night, and had to deal with youth assaults, fireworks being shot at cars, the swarming of a police car, and an officer being struck in the face with a baton. From October 1 to April 30, all parks in Mission are closed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.

This year, Mission RCMP has worked closely with the City of Mission’s Bylaw Services Division, and Mission Fire Rescue Service to help plan a coordinated effort for Halloween weekend.

Residents can expect to see increased resources from Mission RCMP and the City all around Mission. Particular attention will be paid to parks and school fields, to help prevent large groups from congregating.

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New Fireworks Bylaw with Higher Penalties

Earlier this month, Council adopted a new fireworks bylaw to clear up the vague wording that existed in the old bylaw. The result is a new bylaw that ensures enforcement and ticketing are a greater tool for Mission’s Bylaw Services team. Fine limits also went up as well.

Individuals found in possession or using fireworks in contravention of the fireworks bylaw may be subject to a fine of up to $10,000. Parents are encouraged to ensure their children are aware that fireworks are illegal, to help them make good decisions when they are out with friends. Police will also be on the lookout for other offences as well, including being intoxicated in public, impaired driving, and any acts of vandalism.

How best to report an issue this Halloween:

• Due to the large volume of calls to police on Halloween night, the public is reminded to only call 911 if it is an actual emergency. This means incidents that are in progress, such as property actively being damaged, someone getting hurt, or an impaired driver leaving a party.
• Anything related to nuisance-type matters, such as fireworks being set off, a loud party, or a group of youth causing a disturbance, should be reported to Mission RCMP’s non-emergency line: 604-826-7161.
• Keep in mind that all calls are prioritized based on the nature of the call, and simply calling 911 instead of the non-emergency line does not automatically speed up the response time for a call.

“Stay safe and have fun this Halloween, Mission. We’ll see you out there!” Mission RCMP said.