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The great Canadian winter is upon Canada’s capital, and in spite of the bitter cold, the resilient spirit of some Ottawans was shining through Wednesday.
We found out how visitors and vendors in the ByWard Market area were managing in -24 C temperatures — cold that shows no sign of relenting in the coming week.
When she isn’t selling maple syrup goods for Denis Giroux ByWard Maple Syrup, Jody Smith seeks refuge in the heated trailer behind her. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Jody Smith, vendor for Denis Giroux ByWard Maple Syrup
“I’m lucky to have a trailer that’s somewhat heated, but if I come outside for more than 20 minutes, I’m freezing.
“I’m out here from 9 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. We’re usually out here when it’s this cold; it’s only when it gets windy that we’re not out as much, or when it’s snowing really badly. It’s very rare.”
Bree Moore’s family is visiting from northern Virginia for the Bell Capital Cup. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Bree Moore, hockey mom from northern Virginia with her four kids
Bree: “We’re here for the Bell Capital Cup. We’re not used to the cold – definitely wearing tons of layers. We have the right gear (from being at the hockey rink).
“All we do is skate. Hopefully we make it to the championships and we get to play at the outdoor 150 rink!”
On cold days, hot items are a good sell at ByWard Nut House, according to sales associate Kathy Ling. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Kathy Ling, store associate at ByWard Nut House
“I think small businesses are suffering in the cold. So far we’ve only had $10 in sales in two hours. My boss said it’s the low season, but I’m shocked – if you don’t have people coming in and out, how can you take care of the staff? I’m sorry for (the boss), actually!
“Four people came to buy hot food today. I haven’t seen anybody buy our ice cream since I began working here recently. Nuts are very popular; they’re freshly roasted in the store.”
Isabel Scheier bundled her dog Daisy in a warm Canada Pooch coat before their morning walk. Photo by Jennifer Liu.
Isabel Scheier, a new dog owner and recent high school graduate from Vancouver
“Daisy is shivering in the cold. I got her a Canada Pooch coat for the winter.
“I’ve only been in Ottawa for a few months. It’s a lot colder than in Vancouver.”
At Le Moulin de Provence, general manager Yann Le Guennec attributes the dip in customers to freezing temperatures. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Yann Le Guennec, general manager at Le Moulin de Provence bakery café
“The impact of the cold is (gestures at sparsely-occupied tables), nobody.
“Normally for Christmastime, (it’s) full. Now business is very low. Customers aren’t coming to visit downtown.”
James Feltham donned five layers of clothing before heading to work at BeaverTails in the ByWard Market this morning. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
James Feltham, works at BeaverTails in the ByWard Market
“I wear a parka under a work uniform. I wear long johns, two pairs of socks, a neck warmer. Basically as many layers as possible.
“Depending on how busy it gets, I’m here for up to eight hours – if it’s so cold that people don’t come out, I may get sent home early. It’s so cold, I don’t really mind.”
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We found out how visitors and vendors in the ByWard Market area were managing in -24 C temperatures — cold that shows no sign of relenting in the coming week.
When she isn’t selling maple syrup goods for Denis Giroux ByWard Maple Syrup, Jody Smith seeks refuge in the heated trailer behind her. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Jody Smith, vendor for Denis Giroux ByWard Maple Syrup
“I’m lucky to have a trailer that’s somewhat heated, but if I come outside for more than 20 minutes, I’m freezing.
“I’m out here from 9 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. We’re usually out here when it’s this cold; it’s only when it gets windy that we’re not out as much, or when it’s snowing really badly. It’s very rare.”
Bree Moore’s family is visiting from northern Virginia for the Bell Capital Cup. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Bree Moore, hockey mom from northern Virginia with her four kids
Bree: “We’re here for the Bell Capital Cup. We’re not used to the cold – definitely wearing tons of layers. We have the right gear (from being at the hockey rink).
“All we do is skate. Hopefully we make it to the championships and we get to play at the outdoor 150 rink!”
On cold days, hot items are a good sell at ByWard Nut House, according to sales associate Kathy Ling. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Kathy Ling, store associate at ByWard Nut House
“I think small businesses are suffering in the cold. So far we’ve only had $10 in sales in two hours. My boss said it’s the low season, but I’m shocked – if you don’t have people coming in and out, how can you take care of the staff? I’m sorry for (the boss), actually!
“Four people came to buy hot food today. I haven’t seen anybody buy our ice cream since I began working here recently. Nuts are very popular; they’re freshly roasted in the store.”
Isabel Scheier bundled her dog Daisy in a warm Canada Pooch coat before their morning walk. Photo by Jennifer Liu.
Isabel Scheier, a new dog owner and recent high school graduate from Vancouver
“Daisy is shivering in the cold. I got her a Canada Pooch coat for the winter.
“I’ve only been in Ottawa for a few months. It’s a lot colder than in Vancouver.”
At Le Moulin de Provence, general manager Yann Le Guennec attributes the dip in customers to freezing temperatures. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
Yann Le Guennec, general manager at Le Moulin de Provence bakery café
“The impact of the cold is (gestures at sparsely-occupied tables), nobody.
“Normally for Christmastime, (it’s) full. Now business is very low. Customers aren’t coming to visit downtown.”
James Feltham donned five layers of clothing before heading to work at BeaverTails in the ByWard Market this morning. (Photo by Jennifer Liu)
James Feltham, works at BeaverTails in the ByWard Market
“I wear a parka under a work uniform. I wear long johns, two pairs of socks, a neck warmer. Basically as many layers as possible.
“Depending on how busy it gets, I’m here for up to eight hours – if it’s so cold that people don’t come out, I may get sent home early. It’s so cold, I don’t really mind.”
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