Snow Clearing

• Kingston faces $3.1M snow clearing deficit after extreme winter

  An exceptionally busy winter drove Kingston's snow clearing costs $3.1 million over budget, forcing the city to delay park maintenance and road projects to offset the overruns.

  Canada

  Apr 21
  
• Saskatchewan digs out after significant Wednesday night snowfall

  A big blizzard blew in lots of snow for Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Residents are working hard to clear driveways and sidewalks while a new system is brewing for Friday.

  Weather

  Dec 18, 2025
  
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• Winter maintenance report reveals shortfalls in Saskatoon snow clearing

  With cooler temperatures creeping in, Saskatoon city council is discussing this year's snow response, but the city's residents are worried about history repeating itself.

  Environment

  Sep 3, 2025
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• Saskatoon recommends longer snow-clearing timeline for priority streets

  The change comes as city crews struggle to meet the existing target without additional resources.

  Politics

  May 7, 2025
• People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as Ontario cities rush to clear snow

  People with mobility issues are struggling to navigate sidewalks and walkways after Ontario hit with three back-to-back snowstorms last week, leaving cities scrambling to clean up.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2025
• Mayor, councillor want to nix snow-clearing pilot project for Winnipeg streets

  The project was slated to begin in October, and would revise the accumulation of snow from 10 to 15 centimetres before snow clearing takes place — only on residential streets.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2025
• Edmonton’s Candy Cane Lane residents receive ice-clearing warnings from city

  Residents on Candy Cane Lane were surprised to find notices enforcing snow clearing, since they have an agreement stating City of Edmonton crews handle clearing during the event.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2024
• Saskatoon snow removal begins on Priority 1 streets, motorists asked to drive carefully

  Snow removal has begun on Saskatoon's Priority 1 streets and is expected to take two weeks to complete. Crews area also working back-lane access.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2024
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• Winnipeg councillor on changing budgetary practices when it comes to snow clearing

  The city's way of budgeting based on a low-cost scenario should change, reads a report set to be tabled at a Public Works Committee meeting on March 1.

  Economy

  Feb 28, 2024
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• Winnipeg mayor says crews are consistent with snow clearing work

  The city tends to budget about $36 million for snow clearing every year, according to the mayor, although the actual number can go well over it.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2024