Citizen Scientists Track Winter’s Retreat
An in-depth look at how RinkWatch volunteers across North America are documenting the changing nature of winter through backyard rink observations.
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Shorter Skating Seasons Across Ontario
CTV’s regional coverage highlights RinkWatch data showing significant reductions in outdoor skating days across Ontario communities.
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Meteorological analysis of how RinkWatch data complements traditional weather monitoring to track local climate variations.
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