Winter Operations

• Illegal winter operations depot continues despite municipal request to stop: HRM

  When evidence of the operation was flagged to the municipality by Global News, it was revealed that such activities aren't permitted on the old Ben's Bakery lot that's been abandoned for several years.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2019
  
• Newly uncovered City of Edmonton memo raises questions about impacts of calcium chloride

  The four-page document, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, contains preliminary results of research that show, for the first time, that the city is aware of the extent of damage that calcium chloride could have on roads and buildings.

  Politics

  Jan 14, 2019
  
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• ‘Disruptive’ snow removal depot operating without city permit in Halifax

  Neighbours near a vacant parking lot on Pepperell Street have complained about disruptive noise emanating from a snow removal depot operating there.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2019
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• Rain and freeze makes for a slippery commute for pedestrians in Halifax

  There are about 100 pieces of equipment available for use to clear sidewalks around HRM, but there are nearly 1,000 kilometres of sidewalks to clear.

  Weather

  Jan 2, 2019
• Snowfall continues to blanket Toronto, freezing drizzle possible

  The snow is expected to become mixed with freezing drizzle on Friday in many areas.

  Traffic

  Dec 22, 2017
• Nearly 5,000 parking ban tickets issued by Halifax this winter

  The city is anticipating a deficit in the 2016-2017 winter operations budget.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2017
• Nova Scotia on track to rebounding after massive blizzard

  Warmer weather has helped snow removal efforts over the weekend after almost 80 centimetres of snow pounded Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2017
• HRM has plenty to spare in snow clearing budget thanks to mild winter

  By March 11 of last year, the city had blown through its snow clearing budget due to the harsh winter.

  Money

  Mar 8, 2016
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• Have no fear, Halifax is ready for snow says new head of winter operations

  Many Haligonians started many a winter day last year in the same way, digging out.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2015
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• Head of Halifax winter operations leaving job, city working on interim management plan

  The head of Halifax's winter operations, Darrin Natolino, has resigned from his job and the municipality is now looking for a new superintendent as we head into the winter months.

  Oct 2, 2015