Across the region residents and business owners are responsible for snow clearing on sidewalks in a bid to keep pedestrians safe.
With Environment Canada warning of another 5 to 10 cm of snow, Greater Victoria residents may need to break out the shovel again Thursday (Dec. 30).
Bylaws across Greater Victoria say residents and businesses must clear snow and ice from any sidewalk fronting their business. In Victoria thereB次元官网网址檚 a 10 a.m. deadline.
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Central Saanich expects sidewalks adjacent to private property clear within 24 hours of accumulation.
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Environment Canada predicts temperatures in the region wonB次元官网网址檛 rise above freezing until Saturday.
Sidney also specifically asks residents to help keep the system flowing by clearing obstacles, including snow and ice, from catch basins on roads in front of their properties. Temperatures in the region are predicted to hit 2 C B次元官网网址� both day and night B次元官网网址� on Saturday (Jan. 1).
Municipalities also encourage the use of environmentally friendly ice-melting products, avoiding corrosive products that can harm the environment and the sidewalks themselves. Saanich suggests sand, high-nitrate fertilizers or calcium chloride.
Another message rings true across Greater Victoria B次元官网网址� if a neighbour needs a hand, help them out.
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Pro tip for those doing the driveway as well: Pile the snow to the right of your driveway (facing the road from your home) so that when the snowplow comes by, it does not push the snow back across your driveway entrance or private road access.
Multiple districts include the ban on throwing snowballs (and other projectiles such as fireworks) into streets.
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