Update 4:30pm February 20, 2025
Significant Weather Event still in effect.
What is the current status?
- Vast amounts of snow with added equipment issues have delayed the second phase of snow removal operations in the aftermath of recent back-to-back storms.
- Widening of lane widths on arterial roads, two-lane roads, downtown streets, and emergency routes are the priority to bring the Town into compliance with the Province's Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS).
- Town crews and contractors are working around the clock to remove and haul the snow to the Town’s Operations storage yard.
Why is it taking so long for crews to cut back snowbanks on my street?
- The Town provides this service for safety and to improve sight lines, though there is no legislative requirement to cut back snowbanks.
- As with snowplowing operations, the Town prioritizes streets based on road classification for snow clean up and removal (including cutting back snowbanks). Learn about road classifications under the Minimum Maintenance Standards.
- Residents are asked to be patient and cooperative as crews and contractors work through priority areas.
The Town will provide updates on the Significant Weather Event and will notify through the website and social media channels when declared ended. Subscribe to notices and select the "News and Notices" to receive updates directly to your inbox.
