A snowy day in Barrie / File photograph
UPDATE (Monday, Jan. 6):
In response to the winter climate and vital snowfall in our space over the weekend, the Metropolis of Barrie declared a big climate occasion on January 4, 2025.
As of 9 a.m. on January 6, the numerous climate occasion is said to be over. Beginning now, the usual timeline for highway and sidewalk winter upkeep will start.
For updates on winter upkeep, go to barrie.ca/snow. For additional data on present and forecasted climate situations, please go to the Setting Canada web site at ec.gc.ca.
Earlier Story (Saturday, Jan 4):
In response to the winter climate and vital snowfall in our space, the Metropolis of Barrie has declared a big climate occasion that may impression journey and providers all through the municipality.
This declaration is made in accordance with the Minimal Upkeep Requirements for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02), and is in impact beginning January 4, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.
This declaration is being made because of the snow squalls which have continued yesterday, in a single day, and immediately, and the continued Setting Canada Snow Squall Warnings in our space.
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Throughout the vital climate occasion, we’re advising motorists and residents to make use of further warning because the Metropolis might not be capable of meet its upkeep requirements for roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks because of the vital quantity of snowfall anticipated.
It could take longer than traditional to convey the roads and sidewalks again to optimum situations. When the declaration is over, the usual timeline for highway and sidewalk winter upkeep will start.
Listed here are just a few reminders for Barrie residents throughout vital winter climate occasions:
On-street parking shouldn’t be permitted on Metropolis streets from 12:01–7 a.m. and three–6am throughout the Downtown Enterprise Enchancment Space, from December 1 via to March 31.
Shovel out a small space on the backside of your driveway in your rubbish, recycling packing containers, inexperienced bin, and/or Christmas tree. Don’t place them on prime of the snowbank.
For details about winter highway and sidewalk upkeep please go to barrie.ca/snow. For additional data on present and forecasted climate situations, please go to the Setting Canada web site at ec.gc.ca.
The Metropolis will present an replace when the numerous climate occasion has ended.
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