Mississauga could soon join neighbouring municipalities in outlawing consumer fireworks altogether, as city staff recommend sweeping new restrictions aimed at curbing safety risks, noise complaints, and environmental concerns. A staff report heading to council’s general committee on Oct. 1 calls for a complete ban on the sale, possession, distribution, and use of consumer fireworks across the city. Of those, 1,464 respondents supported a full ban, while 1,317 favoured keeping the current rules, which permit fireworks on five holidays. Currently, Mississauga allows consumer fireworks without a permit on Lunar New Year, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali, and New Year’s Eve. Under the proposed changes, only professional fireworks displays, organized by the city or approved through a permit, would be permitted.