Walking in Waterloo Region

[panamaniac]

In my experience empty houses (for sale, snowbirds, etc.) are the worst offenders. The same with construction sites and empty lots. For some reason owners think they don't have to clear their sidewalks if they're not occupying the property they own.

Huh?  If I go on vacation, I'm supposed to what... call friends to come clear my sidewalk, so you don't have to tread through a bit of snow?

That's ridiculous.

Ridiculous?  Are you being serious?   It's not only not ridiculous, it's appropriate and necessary.  You can't just leave your house unattended while you're away, whether it's winter or summer.  To do so invites a very unpleasant conversation with your insurer, should anything happen while you're away.