Words (Core Vocabulary)
- bylaw / regulation / ordinance / enforcement
- quiet hours / noise complaint / decibel
- parking bylaw / permit / time limit / ticket / tow
- smoke-free / vaping / cannabis rules
- snow/ice removal / sidewalk clearing
- property maintenance / overgrown vegetation
- animal services / leash / dog license / off-leash area
- fire safety / alarm / extinguisher / evacuation
- construction notice / work hours
- nuisance / disturbance
- non-emergency line / emergency (911)
Phrases (Clarify rules, report issues)
- What are the quiet hours for our neighbourhood?
- How do I file a noise complaint about late-night music?
- Do I need a parking permit on this street overnight?
- Are parks smoke-free? What about vaping or cannabis?
- When must sidewalks be cleared after a snowfall?
- Is my dog required to be leashed on this trail?
- There’s an ongoing disturbance—should I call the non-emergency line?
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- **Hi—**I’d like to confirm quiet hours and construction hours for our block.
- I received a parking ticket. How do I dispute or pay it?
- There’s a recurring loud party past midnight—how do I report a noise complaint?
- We had a false fire alarm—is there a process to prevent repeat incidents?
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Understanding rules
- review the bylaws
- confirm quiet hours
- check parking permits
- follow smoke-free policies
- comply with snow removal rules
Reporting & resolution
- file a noise complaint
- call the non-emergency line
- report a parking violation
- submit evidence (photos/video)
- appeal a ticket/fine
Pets & property
- renew a dog license
- use off-leash areas
- maintain sidewalks/yard
- post a construction notice
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Quiet hours typically cover late evening to morning; details vary by city—ask to confirm.
- Winter: residents are often responsible for clearing snow/ice from sidewalks by a set time.
- Many areas are smoke-free, including playgrounds and building entrances.
- Use non-emergency numbers for ongoing issues; 911 is for immediate danger.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Noise: “I’d like to file a noise complaint about loud music after midnight at [location].”
- Parking: “Do I need a permit to park overnight on [Street]?”
- Snow: “By what time do sidewalks need to be cleared after a snowfall?”