Visitors to Ottawa's outdoor rinks are advised to keep their masks handy. According to a memo from the city, anyone within 15 metres of a rink's edge must wear a mask covering their mouth, nose and chin. While masks are required near the rink, Roger Chapman, director of by-law and regulatory services, said if a person is actively engaged in skating, then "masks are not mandatory." "[But] they are highly recommended as per public health guidelines," he said in an emailed statement to CBC News. Rink operators performing rink maintenance also don't need to wear masks as long as skaters aren't on the ice surface.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2020 00:45 UTC