A survey circulated to all property owners in the Township in January 2023 with the Interim  Tax Bill. The survey was also promoted on Township communication channels including the newsletter and social media accounts.

The survey was open to residents and landowners within the Township of Mulmur. Collection began in January 2023 and was closed March 14, 2023 when the Township was no longer receiving responses. 

Note: written comments submitted by residents and included below are verbatim and have not been altered.

Summary of Submissions

Q1 – Contact Information

Information provided to the Township within this section is not included to protect the personal and private contact information of respondents.

Q2 – Which type of fireworks should be permitted in Mulmur (Check all that apply)

Fireworks should not be permitted: 29.25% (98 respondents)

Fireworks should be permitted 70.75% (238 respondents)       

• 58.51% (196) - Display Fireworks
• 51.34% (172) - Family Fireworks
• 17.91% (60) - Flying Lanterns
• 1.49% (5) – Other

Other Comments:

1. All of the above, but it wont let me select that.
2. Sparklers
3. Only permitted in residential towns such as Mansfield. Or commercial properties with permit such as Pine River or Mansfield Ski Club
4. Display fireworks only at scheduled public events
5. Only organized community events or with permits

Q3 – If permitted, when should fireworks be allowed?

Fireworks should not be permitted: 36.01% (121)

Fireworks should be permitted: 63.99% (215)

• Special Occasions: 38.39% (129)
• Year Round: 25.6% (86)

Q4 / Q5 – Should fireworks be permitted on specific holidays?

No: 32.11% (105)

Yes: 67.89% (222)

• 98.66% (221) – Canada Day
• 80.8% (181) – Victoria Day
• 68.3% (153) – New Years Eve
• 50.45% (113) – Diwali/Deepawali
• 47.77% (107) – Labour Day
• 46.88% (105) – Civic Holiday

Other Comments:

1. Birthdays and parties
2. None
3. All day everyday, let’s not go down this road of restrictions
4. None, give a little, take a mile…time for all or NOTHING
5. With notification to Township and Neighbours
6. Should be allowed year round and not just on holidays.
7. Any time
8. Only in special areas that are controlled
9. Family Day
10. Only in winter with now cover
11. None
12. None
13. Any holiday
14. If a group or family would like to celebrate an event and include fireworks, I don’t see an issue with it.
15. Only if put on by the town
16. Keep religious holidays out of it
17. None
18. Any day including holidays
19. Any day
20. People like communal displays as a celebratory bonding event
21. Guy falkes night
22. Special family occasions with permission of township
23. 1) my birthday, 2) if I win the lotto day, 3) if king Charles gets a day, I’d say no to that one
24. Guy fawkes night
25. Family day weekend, thanksgiving weekend, Christmas
26. Sparklers only
27. On selected holidays ONLY in certain designated areas
28. Only display fireworks
29. Any of the above, but only community events or by special permit

Q6 – Do you think the Township should require permits to set off fireworks?

No: 45.54% (153)

Yes: 37.50% (126)

N/A: 16.96% (57)

Q7/Q8 – Does the current use of fireworks in Mulmur impact you?

No: 46.53% (154)

Yes: 53.47% (177)

• Pets: 73.63% (134)
• Noise: 64.29% (117)
• Sleep: 43.41% (79)
• Safety: 35.71% (65)
• Livestock: 32.42% (59)
• Other: 26.37% (48)
• Mental Health: 22.53% (41)
• Property Damage: 19.78% (36)
• Light: 10.99% (20)

Other Comments: