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.
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Am I understanding correctly that contrary to popular belief, sidewalk snow clearing is the municipality’s responsibility?
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?
No, this is about clearing the street and piling up snow banks on the curb.