A Canada Day fireworks display that had been planned will not be going ahead, says the Rotary Club of Guelph.
For almost 30 years the Rotary Club of Guelph has been hosting the annual event in Guelph, but for the second year Canada Day in the Park has been cancelled.
Earlier this spring Rotary announced fireworks would be set off for Canada Day whether a gathering was held or not, but earlier this week Rotary Club of Guelph said no events will take place year.
In a news release the City of Guelph said it supports the decision by Rotary.
"This has been a challenging year for all — especially for Canada’s equity-deserving and inherent-rights asserting communities," said the release from the city. "Throughout May and June, we have celebrated diversity at our best and experienced grieving and loss at our worst. As we approach Canada Day, we reflect on Juneteenth, the multicultural festival, the Pride flag blowing in the wind, our national Indigenous celebrations and ceremonies toward healing, and the discovery of 215 Indigenous children at the former residential school site in Kamloops."
The City of Guelph said it encourages the community to take this time to elevate its awareness, learn and become stronger as Canadians and to celebrate Canada Day in your own way.
"We can reflect on how far we have come but also how much farther we must go and the role we can all play in getting there. While we will be experiencing Canada Day differently for the second year in a row, let us stand together against intolerance and in support of Truth and Reconciliation," said the release.
