Declaration of Significant Weather Event (February 16, 2025)

The City of Cornwall has declared a significant weather event due to heavy snowfall, as defined within the O. Reg. 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

According to the Ontario Municipal Act, a municipality may declare a significant weather event when a weather hazard, either forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the roadways under their authority. This declaration suspends the standard timelines required for municipalities to meet their winter maintenance objectives.

Environment and Climate Change Canada advises postponing any non-essential travel until conditions improve. During the significant weather event, motorists, pedestrians, and residents should exercise extra caution since the Municipality may not be able to meet its minimum maintenance standards for roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes due to the heavy snowfall.

The declaration will not change how the municipality performs its winter maintenance operations, but it may take longer than usual for staff to restore roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes to a state of repair. Snow removal priority will be given to arterial and collector roads. Public safety remains the municipality's top priority.

In addition, please note that recreation facilities will be closed on February 16, 2025 as follows:

• Aquatic Centre at 2pm
• Civic Complex at 3pm
• Benson Centre at 4pm