Snowblowers might be the envy of neighbours with shovels in hand, but one seasoned professional says the recent snow in the St. John’s area is extra hard on the handy machines. Andy Young, a mechanic at King's Bridge Service Station in St. John’s, said customers are in for a bit of a wait if their snowblowers need repairs. This is loader snow,” Young told CBC Radio's On The Go. The St. John's area has been hit hard through February with multiple winter storms. (Jeremy Eaton/CBC)He said he’s encountered many broken augers and front gears that get bent up when approaching hard, heavy snow and ice.

Source: CBC News February 25, 2026 13:39 UTC