Ontario streets are so icy right now, people are blissfully skating on them

Hey, that's how to look at a glass (of ice) half full.

Things are getting pretty crazy in Canada right now.

Environment Canada warns that there could be 10-15 mm of ice accumulating in Ontario, particularly in the Ottawa Valley. While this accumulation makes the the roads absolutely treacherous for vehicles, people are finding that it is perfect for one thing: ice skating.

Making the best of their icy situation, citizens in the Ottawa area are posting videos of themselves gleefully skating down the undriveable streets.

Hey, that's how to look at a glass (of ice) half full.

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