winter

[ ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/36948326@N02/16201303595/in/photolist-qFDV7B-dFHVGz-qLP9M9-dVW5Fx-DD72Dk-5TpxHz-dW2DvG-reNnCb-ipPW6F-r4nFEg-q2LGar-hTFhAN-qBixrb-pD8vXE-qRe1Zm-dEbcEH-mjQhsa-dNof3R-dW7RVR-D2wRir-dVW4MB-hTqZZS-qG3uTm-J7rjBX-dNuemW-jkFT1M-kwTGNo-21f62N6-rfkK8s-pZMRnQ-22NHiwf-QeJtMQ-raGNBu-dVynHx-qrnESU-CCvPES-QudDDK-dQQby1-rhjogY-qo9bFg-dBNpKL-rcAM8Y-dSDA6f-hYv5N8-biFR2k-e4yYbh-dEgySU-bjLB2p-E4m2Gg-dEgzK5) Ottawa is often regarded as one of the coldest capital cities on the planet. If you want to keep track, timeanddate.com has an easy tool to compare it to other subzero locale – just scroll to the bottom of the page . ...

How cold it is in Ottawa this week? ** Environment Canada ended and then re-issued an extreme cold warning ** https://twitter.com/CTVOttMornLive/status/946771652993585153 ** The Bell Capital Cup has cancelled outdoor games on the Parliament Hill rink due to brittle ice conditions. (It’s too cold for the ice! ...

[caption id=“attachment_57985” align=“aligncenter” width=“922”] Christmas Lights Across Canada.[/caption] ** The 33rd edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada will kick off with an official illumination ceremony on December 7, 2017 at 7 p.m. ** Every night from December 7 to January 7, enjoy the magical winter lightscapes multimedia show projected on Parliament Hill buildings. ...

[caption id=“attachment_57984” align=“aligncenter” width=“922”] Patrimoine canadien/Canadian Heritage[/caption] Christmas Light Map ** Can you help? ** Some listings on this map are from 2015 and labelled as “unconfirmed” for this year. If you’re the owner of one of these houses, or if you’ve seen other great Christmas light displays up, please let us know via feedback@ottawastart. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic until the end of December. This closure takes effect on Wednesday, October 19 at 8 p.m. The closure is necessary to accommodate construction on the O-Train Confederation Line light rail transit (LRT) project. ...

_ (press release) _ City road crews are preparing to plow and salt roads and sidewalks at the onset of winter weather for Ottawa Wednesday and Thursday.  Residents are asked to exercise caution if driving, cycling or walking and to allow extra time for their commutes during the winter weather event. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ City road crews are preparing to plow and salt the priority road network in anticipation of the extreme snowfall forecast for Ottawa Tuesday and Wednesday.  With the greatest accumulation expected just before and during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, this will impact the morning commute. ...

_ (press release) _ City road crews are preparing to plow and salt roads and sidewalks in anticipation of snowfall forecast for Ottawa Sunday. Residents are asked to exercise caution if driving, cycling or walking. ** Snow Plowing Operations ** There are two phases in the City’s snow plowing operations during large snow storms: ** ** ** Phase One ** ...

(Press release) The Rideau Canal Skateway is officially closed for the season. This has been a short and unpredictable season due to frequent adverse weather conditions. The National Capital Commission (NCC) is glad the Skateway remained opened for two out of the three weekends of Winterlude, the Capital’s winter celebration. ...