Private fireworks sales explode in Winnipeg after New Year's displays banned due to COVID-19 The usual large, dazzling New Year Eve's fireworks displays cannot happen this year because of COVID-19 restrictions. But one firework seller in Winnipeg says they've seen a boom of new private customers. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 30, 2020 11:06 AM CT | Last Updated: December 31, 2020 Private retail sales of fireworks have exploded after COVID-19 restrictions banned large public displays, a Winnipeg retailer says.(CBC)