Rideau Canal, world's largest skating rink, set to have latest opening date on record
The National Capital Commission said on social media Thursday that the last time the canal opened this late was Feb. 2, 2002 ``meaning we've officially surpassed our record.''
The opening won't happen in time for the start of the city's annual Winterlude festival, which is taking place from Saturday through Feb. 20.
Skating seasons have generally gotten shorter in recent history, and the NCC says that this year, the weather has been too mild to build safe ice.
But a spokesperson said in a statement that this weekend's cold temperatures are a good sign for those hoping to sharpen their skates.
``While the skateway will not be open for the first weekend of February, our teams are working relentlessly to safely open a section of the skateway, flooding the ice surface every evening,'' said Valerie Dufour, the senior manager of strategic communications for the NCC
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Auto worker from St. Catharines wins $100,000
Sarkis Mazmanian matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the February 25, 2023 ONTARIO 49 draw to win $100,000. -
Sunshine list shows Ontario Power Generation executives atop list of public salaries
Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation. -
Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrilee Fullerton resigns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has named Michael Parsa as his new minister of children, community and social services. -
Wind warning issued for Niagara
Strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 90 km/h are forecast to develop Saturday afternoon. -
Two St. Catharines residents facing firearms charges
Niagara police say they executed a search warrant yesterday morning and as a result have arrested and charged a 56 year old man and a 45 year old woman from St. Catharines. -
Biden and Trudeau announce updates on cross-border migration, Norad, green economy
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say in a joint statement they are bolstering Norad, updating a treaty on cross-border asylum seekers and launching a one-year energy transformation task force. -
Truck safety crackdown continues in Lincoln
The town along with the Ministry of Transportation and Niagara Regional Police have wrapped up the first road safety blitz of 2023. -
$4.4 million grant awarded to St. Catharines for Sunset Beach improvements
The money comes from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and will help fund two phases of improvements. -
25-yr-old Niagara man arrested after allegedly being found passed out in his car at an intersection
A 25-year-old Niagara man has been arrested after allegedly being caught sleeping behind the wheel of his car at an intersection.
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Dr. Robyn Bourgeois Hosting One Dish, One Mic - March 25
Recently having returned from the National Indigenous Citizenship Forum on the atim kâ-mihkosit (Red Dog) Urban Reserve, Star Blanket Cree Nation and Treaty 4 Territory, Dr Bourgeois joins Karl to host a very special edition of One Dish, One Mic.
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NSR - Andrew Tinnish - Blue Jays VP of Intl Scouting and Baseball Ops w/ Rod Mawhood
NSR - Andrew Tinnish - Blue Jays VP of Intl Scouting and Baseball Ops w/ Rod Mawhood
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NSR - Brian Essery - Welland Jackfish Manager w/ Rod Mawhood
NSR - Brian Essery - Welland Jackfish Manager w/ Rod Mawhood
