Slush

• Slippery Winnipeg sidewalks see mobility advocates calling for change

  "At the end of the day, we just want to make sure that, you know, people can get out into the community," said David Kron, executive director of Cerebral Palsy Manitoba.

  Weather

  Feb 1, 2024
  
• Slush in Winnipeg is more than a clearing issue, there are mobility challenges too

  Mild weather is making a slushy mess of Winnipeg streets and sidewalks. Advocates for seniors and those with disabilities are lobbying for safer snow-clearing policies.

  Weather

  Jan 26, 2024
  
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• Cousins survive using trapping skills, body spray after being stranded in northern Saskatchewan

  Three cousins used their trapping skills to survive after their snowmobiles became bogged down in slush on a northern Saskatchewan lake.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2022
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• Frazil ice concern prompts flood watch for Otonabee River, Jackson Creek in Peterborough

  'Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to cause a restriction of water flow downstream, thereby resulting in a rise of water, and possibly flooding.'

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2022
• Latest school closures, bus cancellations in the Greater Toronto Area for Feb. 13, 2019

  The winter storm in the Greater Toronto Area has resulted in some school closures and bus cancellations on Wednesday.

  Traffic

  Feb 13, 2019
• Vancouver drivers complain about lack of plowing as snow hits; city defends response

  As Vancouver drivers took to the streets this morning, many realized a number of major roadways in the city were not plowed ahead of the morning rush hour.

  Weather

  Dec 19, 2016
• Hudson declares state of emergency after major blackouts

  The Town of Hudson has declared a state of emergency after major power outages.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2016
• Some Quebec homes may only get power back on Saturday

  The rainfall warning issued by Environment Canada was lifted at 2 a.m., but the rain has yet to stop.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2016
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• ‘Unacceptable’ number of winter traffic deaths in Canada vs. Sweden: docs

  Two Canadian doctors are calling for improved measures when it comes to winter road safety to try to reduce the number of deaths in the country, and suggest we pale in comparison to the safety of other areas with similar weather.

  Consumer

  Feb 15, 2016