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Canal to temporarily close Saturday night

Canal Feb 28.14 small
Canal Feb 28.14 small
The mercury climbed as high as nine degrees Saturday and is expected to stay above zero for much of next week.

The Rideau Canal Skateway will temporarily close 11 p.m. Saturday night.

The National Capital Commission says it's a bid to save the ice as warm weather is causing some problems. Skaters reported slushy conditions

The mercury climbed as high as nine degrees Saturday and is expected to stay above zero for much of next week.