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Celebrate the Cold by Perfecting a Winter Skill
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With winter finally here. Take advantage of the weather and get out for fun and frolic in the ice and snow. The City of Ottawa has an activity for you!
Ice Skating
With lessons available for those as young as two years, children can learn to stop, start, and skate forwards and backwards. Remember, whether you are a Junior Glider, a Kinderglider or an Adult Advanced, everyone needs the proper helmet to keep their head safe in the event of an unexpected fall.
Brewer Park speed skating oval is world class
The Brewer Park speed skating oval is the only long track speed skating oval serving Eastern and Southern Ontario that adheres to Speed Skating Canada specifications. Come and learn the basics of long track speed skating. Dress warmly!
Cross Country Skiing at Mooney’s Bay
An exceptional low-impact workout, cross country skiing offers numerous health benefits, including enhanced cardio-vascular health, increased lower and upper body strength and improved flexibility. Add the beautiful, natural scenery along the trails of Mooney’s Bay and you’ve got the perfect recipe for some healthy winter fun! The staff at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility are your experts when it comes to cross country skiing. In regular and low ratio classes they will teach you the classic and skate styles, and offer help with navigating hills. Whether you are a beginner or advanced skier, there are classes for every level. Monday nights is club night, where you can meet with other enthusiasts and ski the trails with an instructor.
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Kellie Leitch of Human Resources and Skills Development announces a new federal support program.
Curling at the Nepean Sportsplex!
Over 25 curling leagues, numerous corporate bonspiels and multiple levels of lessons are available for children, adults and seniors. All levels of fitness are welcome to play! For any curling information concerning rental requests, lessons or league play, call Jason Tudor-Roberts at 613-580-2424 extension 46681.
Grant for parents of murdered or missing children available
Hockey
There is lots of hockey being played in Ottawa’s 34 arenas. If you and your friends want to play, check out the Last Minute Ice online booking option for availability.
Winter Classes start soon!
Browse online at ottawa.ca/recreation to discover affordable programs for your winter fun. Visit your favourite facility where knowledgeable and friendly staff will help you discover your next adventure. You can also call 3-1-1 for more details. R0011860654-0117
Register Now! Don’t hibernate this Winter.
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Children, which is based on Centrepointe Drive. “We are grateful for the commitment the government has shown in responding to the needs of victims of crime.” In addition, through the Helping Families in Need Act, the Canada Labour Code has been amended to allow for unpaid leave and to protect the jobs of parents whose child dies or disappears as a result of a probable Criminal Code offence. For more information on this new grant, visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca/pmmc. Didn’t get your
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assistance to eligible parents who suffer a loss of income as they take time away from work to cope with the death or disappearance of a child as a result of a probable Criminal Code offence. This new grant is expected to support about 1,000 families each year. It will provide $350 per week in income support for up to 35 weeks. “Our organization is very pleased with this grant which will benefit victims of crime,” said Sharon Rosenfeldt, president of Victims of Violence/ Canadian Centre for Missing
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EMC news – A new federal income support for parents of murdered or missing children grant is expected to support families affected by a serious loss. The announcement was made in Nepean on Dec. 30 and came into effect on Jan. 1. “This new grant will ease the financial pressure on parents struggling to cope with the death or disappearance of a child, said Kellie Leitch of Human Resources and Skills Development. The new grant will provide
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