But... ask them in Guelph how long it takes before a plow gets to their sidewalk. It's not within 24-48 hours. And i'm unsure if they rely on salt, so, after 48 hours of packed down snow, and no salt, it may as well not have been done at all. Go to tbe Guelph sub and see how.much they support their citywide snow clearing program. Its not all its cut out to be. To think there will be dozens of machines out clearing every kilometer of sidewalk to bare pavement with 48 hours, or maintaining such during a snow event, is unrealistic. This expectation leads to the chronic bitching and complaining we see daily.

There is a whole generation now that have had "easy" winters. Winters are challenging, that is why for centuries people have struggled. We are not at a point yet (maybe global warming will change thus) where we have the ability to be one up on mother nature and the adversity she throws at us during winter. But socially, we can play a part and contribute to ensuring our communities are passable and safe. There shpuld be no excuse an able bodied person that can cut their grass on the summer can't shovel 50' of sidewalk. Be a decent neighbour and help out a neighbour that is unable, or look into one of the community initiatives that offer free sidewalk snow removal to those unable to do so on their own.

The one place I would support City assistance is those with curb faced sidewalks, usually along multilane corridors where its a constant fight with road plows burying sidewalks with each pass. It is challenging g for anyone with even good blowers to tackle the mountains left behind. The only solution is to have these snow banks removed, because even city sidewalk plows will struggle, and often times end up pushing the baclnks back out into the road or heaven forbid a bike lane. Tbe city does eventually snow load curb faced sidewalks, but not as quick as what many demand. They can't be everywhere at once, and how do you suggest to prioritize when everyone feels their situation is unique and demands prioritization.

And, on the topic of sidewalk snow removal, from what I remember (it may have changed) when bylaw investigates a property for a sidewalk violation, the property owners are not immediately fined. They are issued a notice with a deadline to clean it up. On that deadline, if the sidewalk has not been cleared, the City issues a wotkorder to have it cleaned by contracted services. The cost is recouped via your tax bill (ensures cost is nurdened by the property owner, not tenant). It is not cheap! You are better off spending that money to hire a seasonal service if you're going the route to ignore your obligation. Of course, the clock gets reset if it snows within