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CBC
6 hours ago
- General
- CBC
'Peaceful' fiddlehead gathering in Neqotkuk First Nation
Social Sharing This is part of a series called Ann's Eye, featuring the work of Ann Paul, a Wolastoqey content creator. You can see more Ann's Eye pieces by clicking here. Hiya Nicholas is a plumber by trade, and knows too well how fiddlehead skins can get stuck in pipes. That's why when he takes people out to gather fiddleheads with him, he also teaches them how to properly clean the green ferns, a popular springtime dish in New Brunswick. WATCH | Connecting to culture through fiddlehead-picking: Ann's Eye: A day by the Tobique River with a lifelong fiddlehead harvester 3 hours ago Duration 2:47 Indigenous peoples, of course, have been gathering fiddleheads for centuries, said Ann Paul, who recently went fiddlehead picking with Nicholas and his grandson, Easton Sockabasin, along the Tobique River in Neqotkuk First Nation. "I appreciated going to get teachings from a different community," said Ann, a member of St. Mary's First Nation. "It was so calming and peaceful." It's the act of connecting with creation that inspires peace, she said. "When you feed yourself with the food from creation, it calms your soul." Scroll through the photos and watch the video to learn more. Ann's Eye Photographer Ann Paul brings an Indigenous lens to stories from First Nations communities across New Brunswick. Click here or on the image below to see more of her work.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Wishaw's X-Factor star heading to Airdrie Town Hall for summer show
It's hard to believe it's been more than a decade since the then 16-year-old Nicky swapped the classrooms at St Aidan's High in Wishaw for the main stage in Britain's biggest show. Wishaw's X-Factor star Nicholas McDonald is returning to North Lanarkshire for an unforgettable show later this year. The singer will perform live on Saturday, June 28, at Airdrie Town Hall. It's hard to believe it's been more than a decade since the then 16-year-old Nicky swapped the classrooms at St Aidan's High in Wishaw for the main stage in Britain's biggest show. In the end, Nicholas finished runner-up to eventual winner Sam Bailey but he has only great memories of his time on the show. The night will kick off with two exciting opening acts before the X-Factor star and his band take to the stage promising a powerhouse performance packed with soulful melodies and high energy hits. VIP tickets available for front row seats, a signed poster, VIP Lanyard and a Meet & Greet (M&G) with Nicholas. The M&G will take place before the show at 6.30pm. VIP tickets cost £31 with all other tickets costing £26. More information is available from the Culture NL website.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Longmeadow honors 18th-century enslaved individuals with ceremony
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A ceremony to honor two enslaved individuals from the 18th century was held at the First Church of Longmeadow Thursday morning. New Urgent Care facility now open in Longmeadow These stones come as part of the Witness Stones project, and they not only show that slavery existed in Longmeadow, but also that it's a history that must be acknowledged. The project is a non-profit initiative that aims to restore the history of enslaved individuals who lived in communities here in the Northeast. Students at Williams Middle School have researched Nicholas and Peter, two individuals enslaved by Reverend Stephen Williams in the 18th century. They delivered powerful remarks telling these individuals' stories and emphasizing their humanity. Their teacher, Tracy Bradshaw, says that's the goal of the project. 'They have created narratives, they have created artwork and poems, and now we feel like we have a complete history of our town and the kids are really hearing and listening to all of that,' said Bradshaw. The Witness Stones Project emphasizes that slavery did not just exist in the South, and through its stones, educates students like those in Longmeadow. The ceremony concluded with a blessing of the stones by Reverend Doug Bixby. Now, their goal is to place a plaque above the stones to explain their purpose to all who pass by. You can donate to the project by visiting their website. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Eater
4 days ago
- Business
- Eater
One of Alexandria's Oldest Restaurants Gets a Facelift
A 100-year-old Alexandria stalwart has been transformed into a swanky all-day spot, after decades of serving breakfast buffets for diners in classic red booths. It comes courtesy of Alexandria Restaurant Partners (ARP), who have announced the updates across The Royal Restaurant's building with a new floral mural by artist Amuse126. The restaurant that's been here since 1964, and dates back to 1904, has a brand new brunch and dinner menu to mark the finishing touches of the remodel. 'We've focused on reimagining The Royal, paying homage to the many years of history there, and just bringing it up to 2025, so to speak,' says Dave Nicholas, ARP managing partner. It's a transformation years in the making. After the death of The Royal's longtime owner, Charlie Euripides, in 2022, the team behind the family-owned restaurant and ARP engaged in talks about the restaurant group taking over. The ARP team has been managing a fleet of Alexandria restaurants, like The Majestic, Mia's Italian Kitchen, Barca Pier and Wine Bar, and more, for about a decade. 'I said to them for almost 18 months, 'if you'll sell us the real estate, then we're interested,'' Nicholas tells Eater. Since sealing the deal in 2023, ARP has been working to give the building a gut renovation down to the studs and completely reinvent the menu with a roster of modern American dishes. The restaurant reopened in April 2024 after closing for three months and has been slowly updating the brunch menu and workshopping a new dinner menu as the last details of the redesign (like the floral mural) fell into place. The Royal's update involves trading out an old-school breakfast buffet for the likes of acai bowls and swapping a parking lot (a rarity in Old Town) for an 80-seat patio. Also new: dinner and cocktails. The Royal offers dinner for the first time in 30 years, and the building's renovations created the opportunity to add a bar. The drinks program also spans a 'boozy brunch' which ARP felt was missing in the rapidly-developing North Old Town neighborhood. Nicholas and corporate operations chef Santiago Lopez went on a North American food tour from New York City to Texas and Florida to gain inspiration for The Royal's menu of American staples, hitting up to 10 restaurants a day on their trip. 'I think our focus here has been hyper-seasonal, fresh, vibrant food,' Lopez says. For example, mushroom ravioli is dressed up with a dried porcini mushroom crema, stuffed with a mushroom mix, and accented with maitake mushrooms that have been marinated and grilled. A classic cheeseburger includes house-cured bacon flavored with maple syrup, while international influences include deviled eggs topped with roasted corn and tajin or a dinner dish of char siu pork with fried rice. Brunch includes staples like steak and eggs and blueberry pancakes, options like cinnamon-molasses butter-topped oatmeal pancakes and avocado toast with marinated burrata, plus decadent dishes like bananas foster French toast, or chicken and waffles with chorizo gravy. On the 80-seat patio, diners will find a very 2025 innovation with seasonal decor designed by artist Naii Vegas of Creative Buildr, who created a floral arch that's begging for social media selfies. In the dining room, there's room for 100 diners, including a small private room with 20 seats. The decor plays up Alexandria's history as well, with newspaper-inspired wallpaper and touches of Americana nostalgia. Sign up for our newsletter.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I visited the UK's first Legoland music festival with live gigs and a Lego sushi bar
IF the idea of taking kids along to a summer festival sounds too much like hard-work, then Legoland Windsor may have the answer. I tried out the first ever ' Lego Festival ', at the Windsor resort with my three children Henry, 11, Nicholas, 7, and Estella 3 and they loved it. 6 6 The festival runs until June 8, and is free with normal entry to the park. This means that the next couple of weeks is a great time to visit Legoland Windsor to get more value from your ticket. The festival is scattered throughout the whole park across five distinct zones, offering shows, music, activities and of course plenty of hands-on brick modelling. Young visitors are even issued festival-style lanyards when they enter the park to really make them feel part of the action. As they make their way through the various zones completing activities they receive a stamp at every spot. A prize awaits for those who complete their stamp card. The 'Music Zone' located in the centre of the park's Heartlake City area plays home to a vibrant 'Battle of the Bands' show where kids can rock out to a group made-up of mini-figures characters brought to life. After all that high-energy performance, the nearby 'Chill Out Zone' was a perfect place for the kids to take five. Decorated with walls of flowers, in the 'Chill Out Zone' kids can build pretty brick blooms from Lego botanical kits. Elsewhere in the park, near ' Miniland ', where famous global landmarks are recreated from almost out of 40 million Lego Bricks lay the 'Dance Zone.' My little one especially loved having a boogie when a giant costumed Lego minifigure 'DJ Goodvibes' spun some tunes. Legoland Windsor opens brand new Woodland Village 6 In the nearby 'Creative Zone', Lego mosaic building was on offer in this zone, as well as cookie decoration at an additional charge. In this area kids can also watch virtual workshops from Lego masterbuilder Alec, who has a huge following on YouTube. The 'Gaming Zone' offered kids to add their own contributions to a huge Lego recreation of the Lost Isle from the popular Lego Fortnite game. There is also a quirky Lego sushi bar where children can build Lego versions of the fishy snack. Every zone features a huge new, mini-figure creation-the 'Cuddle Team Leader' from Lego Fortnite is recreated using an astonishing 21,000 bricks. And if you are lucky, costumed versions of the mini-figure characters pop up throughout the day at the zones to say hello. 6 Lego Festival is running in the lead up to World Play Day on June 11, which celebrates the importance of play to kids' development. As well as all of the festival fun, all of the Windsor resorts usual rides and attractions are open as normal. My three did all their favourites including putting out a fire in Lego City, riding in a hot air balloon and riding The Dragon rollercoaster. Legoland is always great for all ages because there is such a great mix of attractions. Whilst there are more thrilling rides for my older sons there are lots of gentle rides-such as the Fairy Tale Brook boat ride my youngest loves as you meander through gentle water ways following a re-telling classic stories like Cinderella and Hansel and Gretal with a Lego twist. By the end of their festival adventure, my three were so tired they might as well have been to Glastonbury, although they were decidedly less muddy. One Sun Travel Reporter visited the world-first Disney music festival in Europe - it has its own anthem and lots of musical attractions. And this festival has been dubbed the 'pint-sized Glastonbury' that's great for first-timers. 6
