Ice stalls ships on Lake Erie

Four days after the Welland Canal opened, there are still no ships moving beyond Lake Ontario.

The ice breaker Des Groselliers is currently in the Welland Canal, making its way to Port Colborne. The ice on Lake Erie is three feet thick, and is preventing ships from getting through.

The first ship on the Welland Canal is still tied up at lock seven, while two others are trapped in port near Nanticoke.