US EditionPolice respond to multiple incidents during Canada Day across Waterloo Region
- Waterloo Regional Police closed Victoria Park at 10 p.m. on Canada Day due to large unsanctioned gatherings and reports of fireworks being set off.
- The closures and police response followed numerous disturbance calls related to large crowds, fireworks use, and public mischief starting at 4:30 p.m. downtown and in Victoria Park.
- Law enforcement stayed on site until around 1 a.m., confiscating fireworks, issuing trespassing citations, and charging a 17-year-old male with weapon possession for a dangerous purpose as well as carrying a noxious substance.
- Police spokesperson Chris Iden stated that officers were called to address several disturbances involving sizable groups, the use of fireworks, and other hazardous situations, with investigations still underway.
- The park is scheduled to reopen Wednesday morning, and the city emphasized that community safety was its top priority despite the inconvenience caused by the closure.
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Fireworks seized, 1 person charged after police called to Kitchener's Victoria Park on Canada Day
The City of Kitchener closed Victoria Park on Tuesday evening for reports of large groups gathering and setting off fireworks. Police say fireworks were seized from young people, tickets were given out for trespassing and one person was charged for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
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