To the great pleasure of local skaters and tourists, the ice rink at Place D’Youville is now open. People can skate from noon to 10 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Daily announcements of ice conditions will be posted on the city’s Facebook page (facebook.com/QuebecVille) at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Weekend hours will be in place from Dec. 24 to Jan. 9 and during March Break (March 6-10). (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)