I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to wonder if all of the talk about global warming is just an elaborate hoax. Toronto’s weather has been just brutal with temperatures that could make a penguin shiver. And the snow appears to be never-ending.

In case you think that we’re done, check the City News 7-day forecast by following the link and weep! City News Weather.

We have now had more snow in Toronto than in the 2 previous winters combined. At the moment we are experiencing the second snowiest winter on record. But, hey, it’s only mid-February. We still have plenty of time to snatch first place honours from the winter of 1937 - 1938. The snowiest February on record belongs to the year 1846 when 117 cms of snow fell in 28 days. It will be interesting to see how we fare when February is done.

Snow removal has been abysmal! Many streets are yet uncleared. Some streets look like a ski slalom course with big mounds of snow that grow taller every day. Driving is impossible on some streets and walking can be even more treacherous. Believe it or not there is a City of Toronto phone number to call where you can report the following snow related issues:

• Uncleared streets
• Dangerous snow banks
• Dangerous sidewalks
• Report your neighbours anonymously for not clearing their sidewalks within 12 hours. This infraction merits a $125.00 fine.
• Seniors and the disabled may apply to have the snow removed from their sidewalks at no charge as long as there is no one residing in their home under the age of 65 that can shovel snow.

Feel free to call the city for any of the above mentioned issues at
416-392-7768. Just be aware that although each call will be investigated that the City of Toronto only has 7 bylaw officers that are currently dealing with hundreds of calls every day. The reality is that spring may come before the city gets around to dealing with your snow related issues. Where is global warming when you need it?