Slippery Sidewalks
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Edmonton reviewing Supreme Court ruling allowing citizens to sue cities if injured in icy fallsWinter is nothing new for Edmontonians but a new Supreme Court of Canada decision has changed what slippery sidewalks could mean to many residents.CanadaOct 22, 2021
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Montrealers with reduced mobility calling for better snow, ice removal on city sidewalksDisability rights advocates are calling on the city to take more action to tackle the ice on its slippery sidewalks.CanadaMar 11, 2019
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Icy Montreal sidewalks still a problem after recent winter storm, residents sayResidents across the island are complaining about the state of city sidewalks. They say they are dangerous and that the city is taking too long to clean them.CanadaFeb 7, 2019
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Calgary to fine residents who don’t shovel sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfallCalgary city council is bringing in a fine for failing to clear snow from sidewalks just 24 hours after a snowfall. Starting in 2020, homeowners will be fined $150 for a first offence.PoliticsJul 30, 2018
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UPDATE: Community sandboxes returning to Edmonton this weekCommunity sandboxes are returning to Edmonton neighbourhoods over the next week, after a motion put forward by a city councillor received unanimous support on Tuesday.EnvironmentFeb 7, 2017
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You’re buying your winter boots all wrongCanada's most popular winter boots were put to the test, and it looks like most don't have what it takes to stop you from wiping out on slick sidewalks.ConsumerJan 10, 2017
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Surrey handed out 130 warnings for icy sidewalks this weekThe City of Surrey has handed out over 100 warnings so far this week to property owners who haven't cleared their sidewalks of snow and ice.Jan 8, 2017
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Slippery sidewalks? It’s time to channel your inner penguinTuesday's rain combined with mild temperatures made for slick conditions, particularly on area sidewalks. In order to avoid a potentially painful or embarrassing slip, channel your inner penguin.WeatherJan 27, 2016
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