Winter Control Update: January 28, 2025

Thank you for your patience as we address the impacts of this week’s high snowfall and blowing snow. Crews have reopened residential roads with at least one lane of access, but clean-up continues.

Significant drifts and ongoing snowfall are impacting conditions. Full operations will resume at 2:00 AM on Wednesday, January 29.

See the full update for detailed information on road clearing and closures.

Missed Waste Collection Update

Waste collection missed on Monday, January 27, due to the weather will be completed on Saturday, February 1.

Please ensure bins are placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. and are visible and clear of snowbanks or obstructions.

For the full list of affected roads, visit: georgianbluffs.ca/news/posts/notice-waste-recollection-from-monday-to-take-place-saturday-february-1/

If your street is not listed but your collection was missed, please report it at georgianbluffs.ca/ContactGB or call 519-376-2729.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this winter weather.

Significant Weather Event Declared

The Township of Georgian Bluffs has declared a significant weather event due to forecasted and/or observed weather conditions. The declaration is to notify the public that due to the current or forecasted conditions, caution is to be observed when travelling on roads maintained by the Township of Georgian Bluffs, and that it may take longer than usual to bring the condition of the roads back to a state of repair.

Please use caution and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. The significant weather event remains in effect until the event is declared to be over.

For more information on winter snow clearing in Georgian Bluffs, visit www.georgianbluffs.ca/snowclearing. For active Weather Warnings, visit the Environment Canada Website. 

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