What other newspapers are saying: Young people need chances to plant roots

Parents and communities as a whole often lament the exodus of young people who move away to pursue opportunities that they don’t envision being close to home. Leaving home for college studies or to enter military service are pursuits that don’t usually …

Modern Times, Ancient Roots: Can They Coexist?

Tradition gives us a sense of belonging; modernisation gives us a sense of becoming Modernisation refers to the transformation from traditional, rural, and agrarian societies to modern, urban, and industrial ones. While modernisation brings technological …

Jazzfest strides into Ottawa with The Roots, Allison Russell, and more

With an outstanding performance by The Roots to close out the opening weekend, The Ottawa Jazz Festival kicked off its 45th year, giving festival goers a lineup of world-class music to kick off the summer festival season. The festival set the tone this …

Lions roots spark victory

New Roots Shelter opens up to support vulnerable woman in Prince Albert

Arjun Pillai Daily Herald A new low-barrier shelter called New Roots has opened in the basement of the YWCA’s Our House facility, providing enhanced 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Prince Albert. The ten-bed shelter offers a safe, women-only space …

Review: The Roots rock Ottawa Jazz Festival stage with rhythm and groove

A blistering heat wave failed to deter music lovers from crowding into Confederation Park and jamming out to hip-hop band The Roots on Sunday. The annual Ottawa Jazz Festival has a reputation for combining its titular jazz legacy with diverse programming …

Putting Down Roots

Like a true millennial, I went through a houseplant phase, watching closely as my vining pothos put out each fragile new leaf. Soon after, I became intrigued by gardening and vegetable growing. I started to appreciate the beauty of a garden ecosystem, with …

27th Wine & Food Festival a toast to roots and community

(May 15, 2025) The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival returned to the island this week for its 27th year of gastronomic and oenophilic festivities. The festival began with an opening reception at the Nantucket Hotel Wednesday evening and continues through …

Brian Kelley Leans Into Florida Roots With ‘Sunshine State Of Mind Season Two, Chapter One’ [Interview]

Brian Kelley is leaning into his Florida roots and signature coastal cowboy sound on his newest project, Sunshine State Of Mind Season 2, Chapter 1. The project marks Kelley’s fourth solo album since separating from Florida Georgia Line in 2021, following …

Qasim Basir’s ‘To Live and Die and Live’ anchors Reels & Roots launch 

Indianapolis residents are invited to the launch of Reels & Roots, a cultural storytelling initiative designed to spark connection, reflection and dialogue through the power of film.   The inaugural event will feature a special screening of “To Live …