Edmonton snow clearing costs and resident concerns
Edmonton's snow clearing budget and operations face public scrutiny. The city defends its performance as residential clearing starts. Get the full cost breakdown and community reaction.
Edmonton's snow clearing budget and operations face public scrutiny. The city defends its performance as residential clearing starts. Get the full cost breakdown and community reaction.
Edmonton activates a city-wide Phase 2 residential parking ban starting Monday, January 11, 2026, following four major snowfalls. Non-compliance risks a $250 ticket. Learn the schedule and rules.
The City of Edmonton will start clearing residential streets of snow on Monday, January 12. Get details on the schedule and what residents can expect from the operation.
The Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Halifax will be closed this weekend for the final phase of a critical bearing replacement project. Plan for detours and delays.
Montreal is deploying crews for a third major snow-clearing operation starting Wednesday night. Get details on the schedule and what residents need to know.
The City of Edmonton will unveil its schedule for clearing residential streets of snow on Wednesday. Get the latest details on the city's winter maintenance plans.
Snow removal contractors in Ontario are scrambling to source road salt from outside Canada due to a critical shortage. Learn how this impacts winter road safety and costs.
As the spring thaw approaches, Edmonton residents are urged to take preventative steps to protect their homes from water damage. Learn the essential tips for roof and basement safety.
Edmonton faces its fifth-snowiest December on record, prompting Mayor Andrew Knack to call for a review of the city's $67 million snow-clearing policies. Discover the challenges and potential costly solutions.
Residents of Barrie, Ontario, continue shoveling out from significant snow piles following a major winter storm. Get the latest on local conditions and community response.
Saskatoon residents risk fines for improper snow removal. Learn the city's sidewalk bylaw rules, clearing timelines, and how shovelling snow onto roads can lead to penalties.
The City of Winnipeg announces snowplowing will commence Saturday night. Residents are urged to follow parking rules and prepare for winter road clearing operations.
Discover 10 highly-rated snow removal tools, from lightweight blowers to ergonomic shovels, endorsed by older Canadians for safer winter maintenance. Find your new favourite tool.
Strathcona County begins residential road snow clearing in Sherwood Park on Tuesday, January 6. Crews will work 24/7 to clear Priority 2 and 3 routes. Learn about parking bans and how to assist crews.
Edmonton's first two winter parking bans in December resulted in over $61,000 in fines and dozens of vehicles towed. Get the details on enforcement and this season's heavy snowfall.
Learn crucial techniques to dig yourself out of heavy snow safely this winter. Protect your health and avoid injury with these expert-backed guidelines.
The City of Barrie has declared snow events, implementing parking bans to facilitate snow removal operations. Find out when and where you cannot park.
Ontario Provincial Police issue essential safety reminders for sharing the road with snowplows this winter. Learn the rules to keep everyone safe during clearing operations.
Edmonton's winter parking ban enforcement resulted in 245 tickets over two weeks. Learn the rules to avoid fines and keep city streets clear for snowplows.
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission hosted its annual New Year's Eve dinner in Halifax, providing meals and community to hundreds. Discover the impact of this heartwarming tradition.
Environment Canada issues special weather statements for the Maritimes as a winter system brings snow on January 1, 2026. Get the latest forecast and travel impacts.
Edmonton has seen 72 cm of snow since November, nearly double last year's amount. City crews work non-stop as Phase 1 parking ban ends, with Phase 2 imminent. Get the latest on cleanup priorities.
The City of Edmonton has tentatively scheduled residential snow clearing to begin next week. Get the latest details on the city's plan and what residents need to know.
A south Edmonton resident is upset after a large windrow blocked access to their property following street plowing. The incident highlights ongoing winter maintenance challenges in the city.
Edmonton's snow-clearing crews focus on high-priority roads first following recent snowfall. Learn about the city's strategy and what residents can expect next.
A citywide parking ban will be in effect in Edmonton starting Sunday morning, December 28, 2025, to facilitate snow removal operations. Residents must move vehicles or face tickets and towing.
Montreal launches a massive snow clearing operation Saturday night, deploying nearly 3,000 workers and 2,500 vehicles to clear 11,000 km of roads after the Christmas snowfall.
The City of Montreal initiates its second major snow-clearing operation Saturday night following significant snowfall. Get details on the schedule and city-wide impact.
While most celebrate, many Montrealers work through Christmas on snow removal, emergency services, and hospital care. Discover the stories behind the essential holiday shift.
The City of Winnipeg has officially lifted its residential parking ban, allowing residents to park on streets again. Get the latest details on the city's snow clearing efforts.