Why are there no fireworks in Vancouver on New Year’s Eve? [Video]

New Year’s Eve in Vancouver pales in comparison to cities around North America.

Thousands of people flooded downtown cores and landmarks in Toronto, Calgary and Seattle to ring in 2025 with a fireworks show, but B.C.’s largest city went without any public celebration.

The Dec. 31 tradition was cancelled seven years ago and has yet to be revived.

The City of Vancouver told CTV News on Thursday that the last permit for this event was obtained in 2018, and that the city assists organizers to ensure the area is fun, memorable and safe.

Coun. Peter Meiszner explained that both the public and the city are eager for the celebration to return, but help covering the costs of policing and security is needed to help ensure everyone’s safety.

“’It’s not just the cost of hosting the event. It’s things like security, and what we’re really looking for is for someone in …