By CBC News Ottawa, December 16, 2013
The National Capital Commission says recent cold weather in Ottawa is making the
earliest Rideau Canal Skateway opening in years a possibility. A spokesperson
for the NCC said the recent cold weather is favourable for an earlier opening to
the skating season than past years and they’re hoping it could happen before the
new year. via
Rideau Canal Skateway could open before New Year's: NCC - Ottawa - CBC
News.