Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Skating Deep in the Chilly -25 C Woods with Newton:) Enjoy the Forest Bathing Relaxation! My live CTC National TV interview…

Newton and I spent a few hours exercising today at the River Oaks Skating Park near Metcalfe Ontario.

More accurately, Newton got the exercise, and I just hung on to the long leash for dear life as he pulled me through the forest trails!!!

Enjoy!!

While I was skating, I kid you not, I got a call from CTV National News Toronto with a request to go live on the air to talk about the recent storm an persistent cold across North America. Less than an hour advance notice. Of course I said YES.
Here is a link to this interview:
review.bellmedia.ca/view/1037756751

Here is a recent article on the many locations near Ottawa (both on the Ontario and Quebec sides of the Ottawa River) where ice skating through the forest is a big deal, and loads of fun, fresh air, and exercise…
ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/winding-ice-trail-through-the-woods-becomes-a-winter-destination