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High cost of insurance and salt has snow contractors worried

Some say they may no longer be able to remain in business

November 27, 2019  By CKTB Newstalk 610


Soaring insurance rates and the high cost of salt have snow contractors concerned about their futures. Photo courtesy SnowEx

A combination of soaring insurance rates and the high cost of salt has backed private snow plow businesses into a corner. As a result, some fear they may no longer be able to remain in business.

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