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For the latest updates on how thick the ice is on the Rideau Canal, you can check out the National Capital Commission’s Ice Conditions page, or call 613-239-5234. As of Friday night: “Ice tests conducted Thursday, January 18, 2007 confirm that the ice thickness is now between 0 to 17 centimetres at various locations on the Rideau Canal Skateway. ...

Bob FM is guaranteeing a white Christmas to one lucky listener. The winner of the contest will get a truckload of snow delivered to their front lawn, courtesy of Goulbourn Sanitation. (via Milkman Unlimited ) ** Related: ** Ottawa Radio Guide

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/Wovel-Throwing-Snow.jpg) Has anyone seen this yet in Ottawa? It’s called a " Wovel “, and it’s billed as the “World’s Safest Snow Shovel”. It’s a snow shovel mounted onto a wheel, which makes snow shovelling easier on your back. ...

** Skippdog posted these tongue-in-cheek tips for riding OC Transpo during a snowstorm : ** 1. If you see a bus coming, run as fast as you can, pushing people out of the way in order for you to board. ...

The City of Ottawa is offering an email alert service to let you know about winter parking restrictions : You'll never have to wonder if there is an overnight parking restriction, you'll always be in the know. Winter e-Alerts will be issued between November 15 and April 1 every time: A winter overnight parking restriction goes into effect, ...

Stuntman Stu has a new blog. Stu is ex-co-host of the Bear’s Breakfast, now co-host of the Team 1200’s TGOR morning show, plus PA Announcer for the Ottawa Senators, plus a host on Rogers 22 … is there anything this guy doesn’t do? ...

Check out this Somerset Street photo blog documenting buildings along Somerset Street West. Photos & text by local photographer/author/artist Justin Wonnacott. (via Manifesto Multilinko ) ** Related: ** Ottawa Photography Guide

Out of the three main mayoral candidates, O’Brien is clearly in the lead when it comes to embracing internet technology. He has a blog, he posts his campaign ads on YouTube , and he’s even using Google Adwords to advertise online. ...

The Ottawa Citizen has an election blog, and it’s a good read. It’s called Curbs and Gutters . Written by various members of the Citizen’s editorial board. ** Related: ** Ottawa Election Guide

If you’re a sports fan, go check out Sports Business News Blog . It’s a sports blog written by Kanata’s Howard Bloom. He is passionate about sports, and very well-connected – which makes for some interesting reading. (Howard also runs Sports Business News – also worth a look! ...