[caption id="" align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] [ ](http://www.gallery.ca/colville/en/img/art01.jpg) Alex Colville, To Prince Edward Island, 1965, acrylic emulsion on Masonite, 61.9 × 92.5 cm. Collection of the National Gallery of Canada (no. 14954). Purchased 1966.[/caption] Alex Colville offers a fresh perspective on the work of one of Canada’s most celebrated artists. ...

We do our best to minimize inconvenience due to road closures for the Race Weekend events. We appreciate your patience and hope you will come out to cheer on the runners! ** SATURDAY, MAY 23RD ** Map of Saturday road closures ...

[caption id=“attachment_14083” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

For this year’s lists, please see: http://ottawastart.com/whats-open-and-closed-in-ottawa-on-victoria-day-weekend-2017/ http://ottawastart.com/things-to-do-in-ottawa-over-the-victoria-day-long-weekend/

[ ](http://www.enactus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Day2-2015-1235.jpg) The University of Ottawa has been named the 2015 Enactus National Champion by this country’s largest student leadership development organization, Enactus Canada, and a 72 person judging panel comprised of top Canadian CEOs, for their ability to enable social, environmental and economic progress through entrepreneurial action. ...

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, seasonal load restrictions are no longer in effect. Commercial vehicles or trailers with a gross vehicle weight in excess of five tonnes or 11,000 lbs. per axle will no longer be prohibited on roads where restriction signage is posted. ...

Ottawa residents can now savour the homegrown flavours on offer in the ByWard and Parkdale markets. These outdoor markets have opened for the season, offering local produce, seasonal plants, flowers, and more. This year, visitors to the ByWard Market can enjoy food samples and new recipes at the Demo Corner or stop by the Savour Ottawa Farm Stand for an array of locally produced goods like eggs, meat and dairy. ...

The school district has received notice of strike action in the form of a partial withdrawal of service beginning on Thursday, May 21st. ** The partial withdrawal mainly affects administrative duties. Regular school operations will continue for secondary schools. All field trips and extracurricular activities scheduled will proceed as planned. ...

Just in time for the long weekend, the City of Ottawa has opened the majority of its splash pads that will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through to September. To view splash pad locations, visit ottawa.ca . ...

The Lunch Out Loud podcast looks to promote the amazing talent, food, events and music Ottawa has to offer. Every week we will introduce you to new things about Ottawa you never knew existed. ** This week: ** We meet up with Ottawa restaurenteur, Stephen Beckta, to talk about the new Beckta 2. ...