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CAMPING IN ONTARIO UPDATE | 8 Fireworks: Creating Outstanding Events No other form of entertainment appeals to a two year old, the “cool” teenager, mom and dad and the grandparents as much as fireworks. Fireworks transcend all boundaries of age, religion, sex and culture. From the small backyard get together with friends at the cottage to huge holiday fireworks that entertain thousands of people with each shot, fireworks can add the sparkle and fun that creates memories for years. There are two classes of fireworks in Canada: professional (which requires a licensed technician and very specific safety perimeters) and consumer. Most fireworks are made in China. Fireworks originated in China in the 7th century out of a desire to combine an effect for aesthetic, cultural and religious ties. It remains very popular in China for important festivities such as the Chinese New Year. Other countries, such as Spain who produces world renowned firework shells and is famous for The largest professional bombshell available in Canada is a 300 mm the annual Fallas celebration, are monster. also involved in the production of fireworks. Japan, another producer, makes shells that are of high quality. Technicians in Canada that work with professional fireworks are trained through courses with the Canadian Explosives Regulatory Division. Consumer fireworks can be purchased and used by anyone over 18, however some areas in Canada limit their use to specific times of the year. Be sure and ask if your area has any by-laws in this regard before planning your fireworks display. All fireworks in Canada must meet stringent standards before being approved for sale. Extensive testing of fireworks is done by the Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory in Ottawa. This ensures that the fireworks that you have purchased are the most safe and reliable avail- able in Canada. Make sure that the fireworks you purchase are authorized in Canada- there are always people looking to make a fast buck by smuggling cheap and sometimes overloaded and unsafe fireworks from the US. One good indicator of authorized fireworks in Canada is to look for bilingual text on the packaging. Consumer fireworks have come a long way from the Burning Schoolhouse and the 10 Ball Roman Candle - the most popular item today is the cake which is a multi-shot device that can launch a wide variety of effects. Cakes can range in size from 9 tubes to 100 and cost from $9.99 to $75.00. Fireworks are easy to set up, clean up and they make your show look professional! Be sure and ask your fireworks vendor for some Fireworks Flares and handles to shoot your show. They last for 15 minutes and are the safest and easiest way to light your fireworks, just like the pros! Speaking of pro, the same techniques used in huge Canada Day displays and other large events can be applied to consumer shows. In fact, consumer fireworks are used in many situations, even by the pros when limited space prevents the use of larger and more powerful professional fireworks. These consumer fireworks are the ones that you can use to create the end of a party that everyone will be talking about for days, months and maybe even years after your event! Submitted by Kori Levy of Fireworks FX. For more information, please contact Kori at [email protected] or go to www.fireworksfx.com Definitions Cake Sometimes referred to as “repeaters” or “multi-shot aerials”, a cake is an item that has a single fuse which is used to light several tubes in sequence. Cakes can have a variety of intricate aerial effects, including spinners, fish, flower bouquets, comets, crossettes, and other elements. Cakes are the most popular consumer fireworks item. Shell A shell is an aerial item that is fired into the sky. The type of stars contained inside the shell determines the effect the shell produces in the sky.