Rideau Canal
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Styrofoam from turbidity curtains in Cataraqui River raises concernThe City of Kingston continues to try to clean up the Styrofoam but Carl Hanna worries the municipality's efforts fall short of what is needed.EnvironmentApr 25
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Iconic Rideau Canal Skateway will not open this year in historic firstAfter weeks of anticipation, the National Capital Commission said its efforts to open the iconic skating rink had come to an end. Here's whyCanadaFeb 24
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‘Race against time’: Rideau Canal skating rink faces 1st year without openingThe opening of Canada’s iconic Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa has been pushed this year as much of Ontario basks in an unusually 'mild' winter season, meteorologists say.CanadaFeb 13
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Extreme cold weather in Ottawa leaves Winterlude outdoor activities cancelledThe city's annual winter festival is off to a cold start and has decided to cancel numerous outdoor activities.WeatherFeb 3
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Small mistake turns into a large diesel spill on the Rideau CanalA boating rental company had accidentally spilled 30 to 40 litres of diesel from one of its vessels in the Smiths Falls area of the Rideau Canal.CanadaMay 11, 2021
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Kingston’s $180M bridge on track for ‘substantial completion’ next yearConstruction of a $180-million bridge over the Cataraqui River is now 50 per-cent complete and remains on track for “substantial completion” by the end of 2022PoliticsMar 23, 2021
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Sorry, skaters: Rideau Canal Skateway closes for the seasonThe Rideau Canal Skateway is closed for its 51st season with warmer weather expected to stretch into the next week, the National Capital Commission said Thursday.LifestyleFeb 25, 2021
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Rideau Canal Skateway temporarily closed amid warm weather in OttawaThe iconic Rideau Canal Skateway is closed as of Feb. 22 at 10 p.m. due to warmer weather in the forecast for Ottawa later in the week.WeatherFeb 23, 2021
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Full length of Rideau Canal Skateway to open Tuesday morningThe Rideau Canal Skateway will open to its full 7.8 km in length on Tuesday morning starting at 8 a.m., the National Capital Commission says.HealthFeb 1, 2021
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Portion of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Skateway to open Thursday morningA 2.4-kilometre stretch of the Rideau Canal Skateway will open to Ottawa residents on Thursday morning, the National Capital Commission confirmed.CanadaJan 27, 2021
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