Spring has (almost) sprung in Ottawa, and a tell-tale sign for residents along the Rideau River is the sight — and sound — of the City of Ottawa crew’s hefty amphibious icebreaking machine. Read MoreCity workers spend more than a month each year breaking up ice to protect residents along the Rideau River from floods News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime Spring has (almost) sprung in Ottawa, and a tell-tale sign for residents along the Rideau River is the sight — and sound — of the City of Ottawa crew’s hefty amphibious icebreaking machine. Read More