1.   A report in a New York Times News Service article about a fireworks competition in Quebec reversed the currency exchange rate.

2.   Dragon-boat races, fireworks competitions, a kite-flying derby, a Beer Mundial and the Carifiesta help pack the calendar from May to August.

3.   Q. My daughter and I have been going to the Toronto fireworks competition for two years.

4.   The sky explodes with color during this fireworks competition on the waterfront.

5.   In a protest against nuclear testing plans, organizers said Monday that France has been banned from an international fireworks competition that will be held in Stockholm next month.

6.   The University of Guelph student is helping international crews rig explosives for the Symphony Of Fire fireworks competition that begins Saturday night on the waterfront off Ontario Place.