Here’s a fun photo from Mikey G : "I only heard of graffiti knitters, after coming to Ottawa, when I had to research some knitted art stitched around utility poles around town. It's called yarn-bombs or knit-bombs and it suddenly appears somewhere near you and then eventually diasappears again. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bellhop.jpg) _ Ottawa _ A recent request by the historic Fairmont Chateau Laurier for past guests to return items that may have been lifted from the hotel during its 100 years of operation have produced some interesting results as noted by Hotel Manager Judy Deroches. ...

[  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/derekmellon/6929179745/) Buffalo - Navan, Ontario. By [ Derek Mellon ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/derekmellon/6929179745/in/pool-1894735@N21/) . This photo has absolutely nothing to do with this week's events, I just thought it was a good photo. ...

Here are some reader photos of today’s snow storm. Depending on your perspective, today’s weather was either bleak or beautiful. I’m okay with the snow. We’ve had it easy this winter. If you have a great photo of Ottawa – snowy or otherwise – please send it to feedback@ottawastart. ...

[  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazyartist/6918901395/) ** Winterlove. ** A shot from Confederation Park, the night before Valentine's Day. Photo by [ J. Michel Carriere ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazyartist/6918901395/in/pool-1894735@N21/) . [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) Thanks to all of our contributors this week for the eclectic event suggestions for this week. ...

From YouTube , “Misadventures of two Ottawa Senators fans as they search for love. Set to As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys.” The same guys also made this video last year . ** See also: ** Ottawa Hockey Guide ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/awayflag3.jpg) _ Ottawa _ In celebration of National Flag Day across the country, Heritage Canada unveiled Canada’s new “away” flag at a ceremony earlier this morning. Heritage Minister Alan Crosby was in attendance to introduce the new flag that will be used by Canadians while abroad and on the road. ...

[  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/rdb466/6701119499/) ** Welcome to the world's largest skating rink. ** Photo by [ Ross Dunn ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/rdb466/6701119499/in/pool-1894735@N21/) . [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) It’s the last weekend for Winterlude and Monday is Family Day . ...

From the OttawaStart Community News Desk : Ice breaking operations, including blasting, are set to begin Monday, February 13, weather and ice conditions permitting, on the Rideau River between Rideau Falls and Hog’s Back. The City, in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, undertakes ice breaking operations each year to alleviate possible spring flooding in flood-prone areas. ...

[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wall-of-harts.jpg) Wall of H'Arts. A great gift idea, each heart is for sale individually at [ alicat art studio ](http://alicatart.com/AliWebSite/Feature_painting.html) . [  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) Some great suggestions from our readers this week, including Winterlude activities and some date ideas for Valentine’s Day. ...