GINTA – It’s a new year but the melting snow reveals some old problems
(Image: ArmchairMayor file photo)
AS OF TWO days ago, we are back to slush. A walk to the library yesterday had me jump over soupy snow marshes, making me pay extra attention to the sidewalk.
When you do, one thing that stands out is the garbage. A straw here, a wrapper there, a disposable cup here, another one there, lids included, half-revealed by the melting snow. A couple of blocks worth of garbage.
Then come the daily walks through Peterson Creek Park. If you go far enough on the trails, there’s little or no garbage. The main trail though and the portions of trails immediately adjacent to it suffer from the same garbage litter issue.
Plus, dog poop, right on the trails. ‘Tis almost the season again when it all comes out, some bagged, some not, all equally disgusting, more so if you happen to step in it. If the past years are a good reference, the worst is yet to come, I know that much.
Daniela Ginta is a mother, scientist, writer and blogger. She can be reached at daniela.ginta@gmail.com, or through her blog at http://www.thinkofclouds.com.
ArmchairMayor.ca 
I could never understand the rational of people. If you stoop and bag the poop why then drop the bag on the side of the trail?
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The garbage and uncivil behavior, including garbage and dog feces are everywhere, including in our downtown.
A little random enforcement from Bylaws would be a wonderful thing but they refuse to partake in the most basic of their roles.
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