From the Beehive E118 - Plow and Parking Update

🚜❄️ Winter is coming — and so are the plows!


In this week’s update, Mike from St. Thomas Economic Development heads over to 100 Burwell Road to chat with Matt Vriens, Manager of Transportation and Bylaw for the City of St. Thomas. Together, they break down everything you need to know about winter parking rules, temporary permits, and how to stay on the city’s “nice list” when the snow starts to fly.


Matt walks us through:
🚗 Why overnight on-street parking restrictions exist
📅 When they take effect (December 1 – March 15, 2 a.m. – 6 a.m.)
🅿️ How to apply for temporary parking passes for guests or special occasions
🌲 A Christmas Bonus where enforcement is suspended (December 25–26 and January 1)🌨️ A new Boulevard Parking Program that may work for your street


Whether you’re a new resident or a long-time St. Thomas driver, this quick chat clears up the confusion around winter parking — and keeps those snowplows rolling safely!
👉 Learn more and apply for permits
📱 Download the Honk App for convenient parking options.


Do your part by following the parking guidelines to keep our roads safer for the folks who keep our streets safe. Keep your eyes out for Snow Thornton, Sir Plows-a-Lot,  and Control Salt Delete this winter! Wave at a plow and you might just be waving at the Plow King, Josh Cousins.