City of Toronto to open 52 ice rinks as part of its welcome to winter

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The City of Toronto will start opening outdoor ice rinks Saturday including, for the first time, a pilot ringette program at six locations.

Toronto intends to open 52 outdoor rinks across the city over the next two weeks, including 38 Saturday.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox daily throughout the tournaments, and weekly on Thursdays for the rest of the season.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

“Ringette is a non-contact sport played on an ice rink with a ringette ring and ringette stick,” a city statement released Friday says. “Pre-enrollment is not required and, beginning in early December, participants will be able to borrow equipment from select locations. In an effort to encourage women’s participating in hockey, the city says it also intends to provided dedicated time slots for women’s shinny.

“I’m delighted the city’s Welcome T.O. Winter program is back this year. We want people to be able to enjoy our parks and other outdoor spaces as much as possible year round,” Mayor John Tory said in a statement. “This year, there are many exciting winter activities residents can enjoy including skate trails, toboggan hills, outdoor rinks and much more. I welcome and encourage everyone to explore and experience Toronto’s beautiful parks and recreational activities through the winter months.

 

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This is an abomination

Please pour sand on those rinks. We can’t take chances with these super spreader venues

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