Local residents celebrating Diwali this year on November 4th, will be able to set off the traditional fireworks.
WOODSTOCK - Woodstock City Council has approved a by-law exemption to allow fireworks on Diwali.
Diwali falls on November 4. It is a festival of light and one of the major festivals celebrated by Sikh, Hindus, Jains and some Buddhists. Those who celebrate decorate their homes with lights, diya and flowers, gifts and sweets are changed. After the evening prayer, it is a tradition to set off fireworks.
The request to council was made by the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Working Committee. Councillor Mark Schadenberg did ask for a provision in the exemption to put a time limit on this. He noted November 4th is a school night and some residents don't like the noise, so he asked for a provision to stop the fireworks after 9:30 or 10:00 pm.
Council approved the motion and fireworks can be set on November 4 in Woodstock celebrate Diwali.

Oxford OPP Lay Charges After Warrant Execution
Camping Season is Open at Pittock
Application Window Open for Oxford County Grants Program
PJHL Preview - Schmalz Cup Final
Oxford Winds Celebrates 30 Years
Nomination Period Opens for Municipal Election
Theft in Thamesford is Under Investigation
Winning Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sold in Oxford
Thamesford Lions Club Celebrates 65 Years
Yellow Frost Advisory Issued for Oxford
News Poll: Schmalz Cup 2026
Realtors Care Food Drive Returns Next Week
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 29th
Charges Laid After Altercation in Woodstock
New Partnership Protects Land in Oxford
Bomb Threat Unfounded in Woodstock
Big Projects Announced for TVDSB
Tick Season Reminders from Southwestern Public Health
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 28th
Highway Construction Approaching in Burgessville
Comments
Add a comment