Snow Plows

• Toronto sidewalk clearing needs improvement after snowstorm, city officials say

  The city says it is receiving 3,000 to 4,000 calls daily, including many calls from residents reporting issues related to blocked sidewalks.

  Weather

  Jan 28
  
• Winter storms: How much snow must fall for streets to be cleared

  Here’s when you can expect roads to clear in Montreal, Toronto and the GTA, as cities outline how snow removal is prioritized and how long clearing typically takes.

  Environment

  Jan 14
  
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• Environment Canada issues snowfall advisory for Hamilton, Niagara Region

  Hamilton’s manager of roadway maintenance says its snow removal vehicles are ready to take on the estimated five to 10 centimetres of white stuff anticipated Monday night.

  Weather

  Dec 18, 2023
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• Where is Plowy McPlowface? Near-real-time map tracks Edmonton snowplows

  Edmonton's new and improved snow-and-ice-clearing map shows, in almost real time, where city snowplows are and what roads are next on the priority list.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2023
• Hamilton, Burlington declare ‘significant weather event’ suspending deadlines for snow maintenance

  Amid another winter storm warning, Hamilton’s manager of roadway maintenance says city crews are preparing for the worst, anticipating 25 to 35 centimeters of snowfall overnight.

  Weather

  Mar 3, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. area prepares for weekend snow squall watch

  Environment Canada is forecasting snowfall accumulations of 15 to 30 cm by Sunday morning in the Kingston area, and 30 to 60 cm for Prince Edward County.

  Weather

  Nov 18, 2022
• Winnipeg tackles major city-wide snow clearing Friday

  Crews will be plowing all streets, sidewalks, active transportation pathways and back lanes, but as always, it's based on the city's priority system.

  Weather

  Nov 11, 2022
• ‘Princess Sleighia,’ ‘Plowy McPlowface,’ ‘Marda Scoop’: Calgary snowplows get new names

  Only 78 names were chosen from the near 1,700 submissions from school-aged Calgary children.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022
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• City preaching patience, clearing of massive Winnipeg snow piles expected to take weeks

  The city says it's now time to start breaking down the huge snow piles that have surfaced all over Winnipeg, but it won't be a quick fix.

  Weather

  Jan 24, 2022
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• Residential parking ban begins Thursday, city councillor worried about costly courtesy tows

  The first residential parking ban of 2022 is set to take effect Thursday night.

  Weather

  Jan 19, 2022