Canadian Coast Guard to start icebreaking in Midland

BARRIE -- The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) says it will be breaking the ice to assist commercial shipping through the waters of Georgian Bay in Midland this week.

The CCG asks all recreational ice users to leave the area during icebreaking operations for safety reasons.

The CCGS Samuel Risley is anticipated to begin operations in the area "on or around April 4."

The Coast Guard says the dates can change without notice.

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  In this image taken from video, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay and Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley break ice for the Tug Everlast with the Barge Norman McLeod in the St. Clair River, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, helping the tug and barge travel from Sarnia to Windsor in less than a day. (U.S. Coast Guard / Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Gould)