On Jan. 6, 2015, Taryn Joy Marchi stepped through a snowbank into a classic Canadian legal conundrum. Nine years later, the results of her ensuing battle with the City of Nelson continue to reverberate across the country — especially on snowy days.

  • Avid Amoeba
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    31 year ago

    Am I understanding correctly that contrary to popular belief, sidewalk snow clearing is the municipality’s responsibility?

    • sik0fewlOP
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      31 year ago

      No, this is about clearing the street and piling up snow banks on the curb.

    • Correct, it is the municipalities’ responsibility, the home owner bit is some “don’t block the sidewalk more heme clearing your own drive/walkway”

      Why would the sidewalk be a homeowner responsibility?

      Are homeowners required to clear the street in front of their property?