This week we have the second part of my interview with historian and author Mark Jodoin about the first settler in Ottawa who is one of Mark's "Rideau Warriors". Field reporter David Rutherford sat down once again with Ian McKercher to talk about some of the history you can see skating on the Canal.

With the Canal closing on March 11, this episode marks the end of our winter series. We`ll be back in April with our spring series.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

Rogers Television series called "Rideau Runs Through It".

The Rideau Canal website.

Mark Jodoin's "Rideau Warrior" series is published by esprit de corps.

Weather forecasts: Environment Canada and the Weather Network

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

Last week's trivia question was: name one of the two most utilized locks used by boats on the canal. The answers are: Narrows, with almost 7000 boats in 2005 and Newboro with almost 6500 boats in 2005.

As always, we would really like to hear your feedback on the podcast (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to click on the free subscription link so you'll download automatically each new episode (we post on Sundays). If you're unsure about how to do that and what software you can use to listen to podcasts, click on the Resources tab at www.podcastproducer.ca. 

Please feel free to post comments to this blog by click on "Comments" below. You may also wish to consider recording some audio comments (wave or MP3 format please) and e-mailing them to the e-mail address above. We will play some of them on the show.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

Tribute to The Fallen Rideau Canal Navies (1826-1832) - Concert of Ottawa Valley Traditional Music, Irish/French Traditional Music, poetry and more.

Storytelling series at the Rideau Canal Museum.

Rideau 175 Lecture Series - The Historic Rideau. Dr. Brian Osborne provides an introduction to the series and overview of the changing perception of the Rideau Canal.

Weather forecasts: Environment Canada and the Weather Network

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

Mark Jodoin's "Rideau Warrior" series is published by esprit de corps.

Last week's trivia question was: how long does it take to paddle the full length of the canal, 3 to 5 days, 6 to 10 days, or 12 to 15 days? The answer is 6 to 10 days. This week's question is: name one of the two most utilized locks used by boats on the canal.

As always, we would really like to hear your feedback on the podcast (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to click on the free subscription link so you'll download automatically each new episode (we post on Sundays). If you're unsure about how to do that and what software you can use to listen to podcasts, click on the Resources tab at www.podcastproducer.ca. 

Please feel free to post comments to this blog by click on "Comments" below. You may also wish to consider recording some audio comments (wave or MP3 format please) and e-mailing them to the e-mail address above. We will play some of them on the show.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

City of Ottawa fact sheet on Heritage Day 2007 (site includes photos of festivities)

The Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa

The Bytown Museum

The Billings Estate Museum

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

The 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal - Rideau 175

Last week's trivia question was: what year was the first official opening of the canal? The answer is: 1832. This week's question is: how long does it take to paddle the full length of the canal, 3 to 5 days, 6 to 10 days, or 12 to 15 days?

As always, we would really like to hear your feedback on the podcast (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to click on the free subscription link so you'll download automatically each new episode (we post on Sundays). If you're unsure about how to do that and what software you can use to listen to podcasts, click on the Resources tab at www.podcastproducer.ca. 

Please feel free to post comments to this blog by click on "Comments" below. You may also wish to consider recording some audio comments (wave or MP3 format please) and e-mailing them to the e-mail address above. We will play some of them on the show.

This week we recorded the show on-location at Dows Lake. I hosted the show from the warm interior of the Pavillion while David Rutherford ventured out on the ice to speek to skaters. We covered what was happening for the last weekend of Winterlude and took a look ahead to some of the Canal-related events you can take in with your family during March break.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

March break at the Bytown Museum 

March break activities at the Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

The 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal - Rideau 175

Last week's trivia question was: how many lock stations are there on the canal, 24, 34 or 44? The answer is 24. This week's question is: what year was the first official opening of the canal. Send you name, address and telephone number to mckay@podcastproducer.ca and we'll randomly select a winner from the correct entries who will receive a free video rental from Alpha AV at 859 Bank Street (Bank and Fifth). The winner will be announced next week.

Please feel free to post comments to this blog by click on "Comments" below. You may also wish to consider recording some audio comments (wave or MP3 format please) and e-mailing them to the e-mail address above. We will play some of them on the show.

As always, I would really like to hear your feedback on the podcast (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to click on the free subscription link so you'll download automatically each new episode (we post on Mondays). If you're unsure about how to do that and what software you can use to listen to podcasts, click on the Resources tab at www.podcastproducer.ca.  See ya next week. John.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

The CPAC documentary on the Rideau Canal

Brook Dunning's blog is at http://brookdunning.blogspot.com/

Thom Fountain's blog with photos of life in Ottawa 150 years after being named the capital is at  http://ottawaat150.blogspot.com/

Weather forecasts: Environment Canada and the Weather Network

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

The 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal - Rideau 175

Last weekâs trivia question was: What is the length of the canal in kilometres? The answer isâ 202 km. This weekâs question is: how many lock stations are there on the canal, 24, 34 or 44? Send you name, address and telephone number to mckay@podcastproducer.ca and we'll randomly select a winner from the correct entries who will receive a free video rental from Alpha AV at 859 Bank Street (Bank and Fifth). The winner will be announced next week.Please feel free to post comments to this blog by click on "Comments" below. You may also wish to consider recording some audio comments (wave or MP3 format please) and e-mailing them to the e-mail address above. We will play some of them on the show.

We had a lot of fun putting our first show together and I would really like to hear your thoughts on where we could take the show in future (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to click on the free subscription link so you'll download automatically each new episode (we post on Mondays). If you're unsure about how to do that and what software you can use to listen to podcasts, click on the Resources tab at www.podcastproducer.ca.  See ya next week. John.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

Weather forecasts: Environment Canada and the Weather Network

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

The 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal - Rideau 175

See what`s happening for Winterlude

At the National Arts Centre: The Snow Show: East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon

This week's trivia question: what is the length of the canal in kilometres? Send you name and telephone number to mckay@podcastproducer.ca and we'll randomly select a winner from the correct entries who will receive a free video rental from Alpha AV at 859 Bank Street (Bank and Fifth). The winner will be announced next week.

Please feel free to post comments to this blog by click on "Comments" below. You may also wish to consider recording some audio comments (wave or MP3 format please) and e-mailing them to the e-mail address above. We will play some of them on the show.

- ice conditions on the Rideau Skateway;
- long range weather forecast;
- a look at what's on for Winterlude;
- what's ahead for the 175th anniversary of the canal,
- and an interview with a local historian on points of interest you can see from the skateway.

We encourage you to subscibe to the podcast and post comments to the blog. Feedback is also appreciated at mckay@podcastproducer.ca.