Downtown stretch of Skateway open as weather warms

The National Capital Commission opened a key stretch of the Rideau Canal Skateway Sunday — extending the Skateway from the National Arts Centre to Dows Lake — just in time for the deep freeze to loosen its grip on the city.
Temperatures are expected to hit a relatively balmy -10 C on Sunday after days of temperatures in the minus 20s and gusty winds, which made it feel like the minus 30s.
The warming trend will continue all week with -1 C on Monday — just as children return to