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Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Master carver Dempsey Bob donates salmon art piece to Prince Rupert Public Library
Tahltan/Tlingit master carver Dempsey Bob has gifted the Prince Rupert Public Library a striking artwork from his renowned Salmon series, enriching the community with a powerful symbol of cultural heritage. The artist lived in the Prince Rupert area from 1960 until around 2006, and the library holds a special place in his heart. 'People ask me where I went to art school? But there was no art school at the Northwest coast,' said Bob. 'I tell them I went to art school at the Prince Rupert Public Library. I studied art there,' he laughed. In a time before the internet, Bob spent countless hours at the library studying every art book and archive he could find. His recent gift is a way of giving back to a place that helped shape his artistic journey by offering the community something visually inspiring. 'The salmon is very important to our culture. The salmon gave the northwest coast people the time to carve. We can preserve enough salmon in a month to last us one year,' said Bob. 'So the salmon was what gave us that time and the freedom to do our art. Our carvings are everything. Salmon is like the buffalo to us, it's the centre of our culture.' In 2024, Bob also exhibited his Salmon series at the North Pacific Cannery Historic Site in Port Edward. He notes that the coast is seeing fewer salmon now than in previous years, and this change deeply concerns the people he knows. His artwork is a powerful statement on the importance of salmon, both as a cultural symbol and a vital part of the coastal ecosystem. 'I coloured it gold because the gold rush for the salmon is over. There's no more canneries,' said Bob. The carver grew up at the Port Edward cannery and shares that for over 120 years, his ancestors have worked in canneries along the coast. This has marked the First Nations people with a deep, generational connection to the fishing industry. 'We are the last cannery generation of people that live there and work there,' he said. The Salmon series is his ode to the north coast culture. Bob has been drawing since childhood and began making art formally in 1969. Today, he is a world-renowned master carver credited with helping to establish the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art in Terrace. His work is featured in prestigious institutions and museums worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and beyond. A striking series of his masks are also on display at the Vancouver and Prince Rupert airports, showcasing the depth and beauty of Northwest Coast Indigenous art to travellers from around the globe.
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
The freezer foods that could transform your health – and save ££s from your weekly shopping bill
When you think of freezer foods, ice cream, chips, chicken nuggets and ready-made pizzas probably come to mind. While delicious, these 7 Frozen doesn't mean unhealthy – smart picks from the freezer aisle can save cash and boost your diet Many families are drawn to the frozen aisle for cheaper options, but you don't need to sacrifice your health for your budget. The freezer aisle is home to dozens of healthier options, which tend to be a lot cheaper than fresh. Plus, research has found that That's because freezing stops the products from degrading, which is exactly what they do when they sit unused in the fridge for days on end. READ MORE ON HEALTHY EATING Keeping food ready to go in the freezer means less wastage and more pennies saved. Here, we share the expert-approved freezer foods you need to add to your trolley next time you visit the supermarket. Salmon Fresh Tesco Boneless Salmon Fillets 260g, £4.20 Frozen Tesco Wild Salmon Fillets 500g, £5.50 SAVINGS 51p per 100g 7 Salmon is rich in omega-3s like EPA and DHA, which support your heart, brain and joints Credit: Getty A cheaper alternative to fresh fish, frozen Most read in Fabulous 'As an Salmon is also a good source of protein, selenium and vitamins D, B12 and energy metabolism, immunity and bone health.' I went to the UK's best sandwich shop that's gone viral on TikTok due to amazing family history and huge portions Fry salmon on a medium heat in the pan so it turns pale pink throughout. Then, eat with salad, pasta or rice and veg. To cook in the oven, wrap it in foil with lemon and herbs and bake for 15 minutes. Dumplings Fresh Marks & Spencer Vegetable Gyozas 192g, £4.75 Frozen Itsu Chicken Gyozas 240g, Tesco, £4 SAVINGS 81p per 100g 7 Dumplings can be a source of lean protein and lower in heart-harming saturated fats Credit: Getty Ryan James, health and wellbeing advisor at Vitality, says dumplings are great when you're short on time but want something filling and nutritious. You can opt for vegetable dumplings or meat-filled. 'Dumplings are often full of lean protein, making them lower in saturated fats, which are bad for your heart health,' he says. For the healthy option, go for those that aren't described as fried, but steamed. For a meal, use dumplings in an Asian-inspired soup – Ryan suggests adding them to a pot filled with low-salt broth (such as Itsu Chicken Ramen Brilliant Broth, £2.65), oil and sliced chicken. Edamame Beans Fresh Sainsbury's Edamame Beans 175g, £1.75 Frozen Sainsbury's Edamame Beans 500g, £2.80 SAVINGS 44p per 100g 7 Edamame contains soluble and insoluble fibre too, which supports digestion Credit: Getty If you're veggie or vegan, edamame beans can help bump up protein intake. Unlike other plant-based protein sources, Rob explains that edamame are a complete protein source. That means it contains all nine essential amino acids needed for muscle growth and repair, much like chicken and beef do. 'Edamame contains soluble and insoluble fibre too, which supports digestion and helps you to feel fuller for longer,' says Rob. 'Plus, edamame are rich in micronutrients such as magnesium, iron and folate ( Enjoy them as a snack with a little salt, or add to salads, rice bowls and stir-fries. Just pop them in a bowl of boiled water for a few minutes to defrost. Rob suggests blending them with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil to make a high-protein dip. Berries Fresh Asda Succulent & Juicy Mixed Berries 200g, £2.74 Frozen Asda Summer Fruits 500g, £1.98 SAVINGS 98p per 100g 7 Berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, helping fight inflammation and boost your immune system Credit: Getty The difference in cost between fresh and frozen berries is pretty staggering. Berries are a great addition to your diet, because they are rich in anthocyanins and other antioxidants, which reduce inflammation, plus vitamin C, which supports immune function and And if you are trying to slim down, they are a must-have. Berries have fibre, which help fill you up while also being low in calories. 'Frozen berries are pre-washed and typically require no defrosting if you blend them into smoothies or home bakes,' says Rob. 'They can also be defrosted quickly in the microwave or left in the fridge overnight for use in the morning.' Frozen Herbs Fresh Morrisons Coriander 30g, 70p Frozen Morrisons Chopped Coriander 75g, £1.45 SAVINGS 40p per 100g 7 Herbs are rich in polyphenols and other compounds that have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties Credit: Getty Have you ever thought about buying frozen herbs, rather than fresh? Not only do fresh herbs often go off before you have a chance to use them up, but frozen herbs are pre-washed and chopped, so they save you time. 'Herbs are rich in polyphenols and other compounds that have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties,' says Rob. 'Plus, herbs like parsley, basil, and coriander contain vitamins A, C and K, which support your "Herbs such as mint can support digestion too, by loosening the valve between your oesophagus and stomach to As a cheaper alternative, simply chop and freeze your own herbs in ice-cube trays. 'With ginger, you can scrape the skin off with a teaspoon and then pop it in the freezer,' says Ryan. 'Next time a recipe calls for it, simply grate it directly into your pan. "This saves on food waste and means you have easy access to an immune-boosting anti-inflammatory ingredient whenever you need it. "If you have a cold, try grating it straight into some hot water with lemon and honey,' he adds. Frozen herbs can be added directly to soups or sauces, or combine them with olive oil and vinegar in a dressing. Rice and Veg Fresh Marks & Spencer Grain & Greens 290g, £2.50 Frozen Sainsbury's Rice, Broccoli, Sweetcorn & Peas 4 x Microwaveable Steam Bags 540g, £2.50 SAVINGS 63p per serving 7 Rice and veg provides a mix of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, fibre and vitamins A and C Credit: Getty Cooking rice from scratch is always cheaper (a 2kg packet of uncooked brown rice at Tesco costs £2.85). But if you're in a rush, keep a bag of 'It provides a mix of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, fibre and vitamins A and C,' Rob says. 'Plus, the vegetables contain antioxidants.' Cook the rice according to the pack instructions, then add an egg and season with soy sauce for a quick fried-rice dish. Or, use it as a side dish with protein, such as chicken or salmon. The included veg mean you don't have to faff around with extra pots and pans!
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City, county to launch microtransit service
Lee County and the City of Sanford recently signed an agreement to begin a microtransit pilot program that will provide residents with on-demand transportation in designated service areas. Sanford applied for a $3.4 million Mobility for Everyone Everywhere grant offered through the N.C. Department of Transportation. The program is designed to expand 'high quality, on-demand services in rural low-income communities,' according to news releases from Sanford and Lee County. Sanford, one of 11 cities in the state awarded the grant, applied after a 2022 study found that the microtransit program would provide 'affordable, efficient, reliable access in the city.' Technology will be used to determine the routes and stops based on demand. It will complement the County of Lee Transportation Service, or COLTS, program by filling in gaps when needed and will provide weekend services, according to Assistant County Manager Angelina Noel. It is predicted to provide means for elderly, disabled and 'everyday people to have access to provisions and services' and can be used by visitors for mobility. 'A consistent goal of our Strategic Framework has been to improve access for those who live in our community,' Sanford Mayor Rebecca Salmon said. 'This pilot project is an opportunity to provide an affordable transportation option in a collaborative and sustainable way.' The system will provide an invaluable service for those re-entering the workforce or needing access to mental and behavioral health services or substance abuse treatment, according to Kirk Smith, chairman of the Lee County commissioners. 'The microtransit project we are about to undertake will help eliminate this barrier to treatment or employment by providing reliable transportation and overcoming this critical need,' he said. The program is expected to start in the fall with a 23-vehicle fleet including three COLTS buses. Rides will be scheduled through an app or by phone. Members of the Microtransit Advisory Board will include Salmon and Smith; Crystal Gaddy, director of Business Retention and Expansion for the Sanford Area Growth Alliance; Yanira Scott, executive director of El Refugio; and Wendy Bryan, executive director of the Sanford Tourism Development Authority. This city-county partnership is the first of its kind in North Carolina, according to the news releases. The pilot program allows flexibility to develop the best program for the community, Salmon said. 'It also lays the foundation for future funding to help with the costs of potentially expanding the service,' she added.
Scoop
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Tactix Fend Off Gritty Steel To Claim First-up Win
11 May 2025 Former Silver Fern Donna Wilkins launched her elite level coaching career in the best possible fashion after steering VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix to a 57-50 win over a dogged Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Christchurch on Sunday. Honouring the memory of the late Kelly Hutton, who passed away in 2023 from ovarian cancer, and her sister Megan Hutton, both former Canterbury representative with Megan also playing for the Steel, the Hutton Family Trophy was on the line for the first time. Taking time to find their feet, the Tactix took charge in the second half of the southern derby with more impetus on attack through their young midcourt pairing of Holly Mather and Parris Petera, a lively defensive contribution from Jane Watson and sure shooting from Martina Salmon. With the game delicately poised and the Tactix leading 42-41 at the last break it was still anyone's game, the Tactix making a telling push to forge a handy lead in the run home. With key Steel midcourter Kate Heffernan ruled out with injury and assistant coach Liana Leota named on the bench as cover, and shooter Aliyah Dunn, despite being sidelined for two minutes after dangerous play in the final quarter, but coming back to nail two two-pointers, the southerners remained well in the frame throughout. The young Steel team made a great fist of challenging the Tactix, whose greater experience proved decisive in the end. Respective goal shoots, Ellie Bird for the home side and Dunn, in her 100th national league match, suiting up in her hometown colours against her old team, were key figures through the first stanza with both returning blemish-free returns from one-point range. Neither side had any luck from the two-point arc, the new rule coming into play for the final five minutes of each quarter of matches this season, the Tactix making the most of their extra opportunities to head into the first break with a 14-10 lead. They were out of the blocks quickly on the resumption, scoring the first three goals before the Steel surged back into contention. With rangy new signing Carys Stythe making Bird earn her goals, the long reach of the defender, who made the move south during the off-season, grabbed a series of clutch turnover ball. With five goals on the trot, the Steel grew in confidence through their effective defensive pressure and sure flow through court, the experience of Kimiora Poi and rising young midcourter Serina Daunakamakama having a healthy impact. Drawing level 10 minutes in, Steel goal attack Georgia Heffernan nailed two super shots to nudge the visitors into a 27-26 halftime lead. A revelation last season, Salmon was injected into the game for the Tactix for the second half alongside wing attack Petera as the teams went goal-for goal throughout a close contest, the shooter going on to have a telling impact. Crack defender Watson got some classic turnovers under the Steel hoop as the Tactix flexed their collective muscle, Salmon adding to the home team's impetus with a third quarter two-pointer to push their buffer out to five. In a tale for the ages, 40-year-old Steel assistant coach Leota was injected in at wing attack for the visitors for her 211th national league match after playing for several New Zealand and England franchises during a decorated career. Her presence had the desired result, helping the Steel make another concerted push, a two-pointer from Dunn leaving the match on a knife-edge when the Tactix took a 42-41 lead into the last turn.
The Advertiser
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Old feud re-opened in Bulldogs' feisty win over Raiders
Long-running tensions bubbled to the surface as a Stephen Crichton-led comeback cemented Canterbury's spot at the top of the NRL ladder against second-placed Canberra. The Bulldogs scored 32 unanswered points to overturn a 20-point halftime deficit and silence the majority of the sell-out 23,827 crowd at GIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The 32-20 win puts Canterbury four points clear in first place, with eight wins from nine matches. But coach Cameron Ciraldo will be concerned over the fitness of second-rower Jaeman Salmon, who limped from the field with an apparent injured ankle in the second half. Salmon was a stand-out for the Bulldogs, scoring their second try following a Crichton line break. The 26-year-old made himself public enemy number one in the nation's capital with his try celebration, opening up an old feud with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart. Salmon made a beeline for the nearest camera, stuck his index finger into the centre of his chest and shouted "weak-gutted dog", in reference to a comment Stuart directed at him in 2022. Stuart looked to avoid reigniting the feud when asked about the comment after fulltime. "Honestly, how much do you really think I care about that?" he responded. Crichton was instrumental to the Canterbury comeback, scoring their first try after the interval as well as assisting the second. Another line break from the Bulldogs captain resulted in a try through winger Marcelo Montoya, who brushed past a scampering Canberra defence after Connor Tracey was denied by an astonishing tackle from Ethan Strange. "I thought the skipper just put the team on his back there for a 10-minute period to kick us off, and just gave the whole team a lot of confidence in the way he went about the game," Ciraldo said. Prop Max King surged over from close range to put the Bulldogs in the lead after 58 minutes, completing the turnaround from none to 22 in less than 15 minutes. It was a stark contrast from the first half, when it looked like the dominant Raiders would run away with it. Canberra second-rower Hudson Young asserted his case for a State of Origin call-up, scoring his eighth try of the season as the home side scored four unanswered tries. Second-rower Zac Hosking opened the scoring for the Raiders, powering over off a short ball from Tom Starling out of dummy half, before fullback Kaeo Weekes continued his impressive run of form with the second. Xavier Savage finished off a slick move after fast hands from Jamal Fogarty, and Matty Nicholson put Matt Timoko into a gap, who drew Bulldogs fullback Tracey and served up a simple four-pointer to his winger. But Canberra's fine attacking form was absent in the second period, while the Bulldogs looked like another team after their half-time rev-up. "We get a lot of pats on the back being a top-four side, but we literally had to look at ourselves in the mirror when we came in (at halftime)," Crichton said. "Our mentality going into the second half was a lot better than the first half so, yeah, it was credit to the boys there." Tries to Viliame Kikau and Jacob Kiraz, who ran an impressive 148 metres and made 12 tackle busts, sealed the result. Long-running tensions bubbled to the surface as a Stephen Crichton-led comeback cemented Canterbury's spot at the top of the NRL ladder against second-placed Canberra. The Bulldogs scored 32 unanswered points to overturn a 20-point halftime deficit and silence the majority of the sell-out 23,827 crowd at GIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The 32-20 win puts Canterbury four points clear in first place, with eight wins from nine matches. But coach Cameron Ciraldo will be concerned over the fitness of second-rower Jaeman Salmon, who limped from the field with an apparent injured ankle in the second half. Salmon was a stand-out for the Bulldogs, scoring their second try following a Crichton line break. The 26-year-old made himself public enemy number one in the nation's capital with his try celebration, opening up an old feud with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart. Salmon made a beeline for the nearest camera, stuck his index finger into the centre of his chest and shouted "weak-gutted dog", in reference to a comment Stuart directed at him in 2022. Stuart looked to avoid reigniting the feud when asked about the comment after fulltime. "Honestly, how much do you really think I care about that?" he responded. Crichton was instrumental to the Canterbury comeback, scoring their first try after the interval as well as assisting the second. Another line break from the Bulldogs captain resulted in a try through winger Marcelo Montoya, who brushed past a scampering Canberra defence after Connor Tracey was denied by an astonishing tackle from Ethan Strange. "I thought the skipper just put the team on his back there for a 10-minute period to kick us off, and just gave the whole team a lot of confidence in the way he went about the game," Ciraldo said. Prop Max King surged over from close range to put the Bulldogs in the lead after 58 minutes, completing the turnaround from none to 22 in less than 15 minutes. It was a stark contrast from the first half, when it looked like the dominant Raiders would run away with it. Canberra second-rower Hudson Young asserted his case for a State of Origin call-up, scoring his eighth try of the season as the home side scored four unanswered tries. Second-rower Zac Hosking opened the scoring for the Raiders, powering over off a short ball from Tom Starling out of dummy half, before fullback Kaeo Weekes continued his impressive run of form with the second. Xavier Savage finished off a slick move after fast hands from Jamal Fogarty, and Matty Nicholson put Matt Timoko into a gap, who drew Bulldogs fullback Tracey and served up a simple four-pointer to his winger. But Canberra's fine attacking form was absent in the second period, while the Bulldogs looked like another team after their half-time rev-up. "We get a lot of pats on the back being a top-four side, but we literally had to look at ourselves in the mirror when we came in (at halftime)," Crichton said. "Our mentality going into the second half was a lot better than the first half so, yeah, it was credit to the boys there." Tries to Viliame Kikau and Jacob Kiraz, who ran an impressive 148 metres and made 12 tackle busts, sealed the result. Long-running tensions bubbled to the surface as a Stephen Crichton-led comeback cemented Canterbury's spot at the top of the NRL ladder against second-placed Canberra. The Bulldogs scored 32 unanswered points to overturn a 20-point halftime deficit and silence the majority of the sell-out 23,827 crowd at GIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The 32-20 win puts Canterbury four points clear in first place, with eight wins from nine matches. But coach Cameron Ciraldo will be concerned over the fitness of second-rower Jaeman Salmon, who limped from the field with an apparent injured ankle in the second half. Salmon was a stand-out for the Bulldogs, scoring their second try following a Crichton line break. The 26-year-old made himself public enemy number one in the nation's capital with his try celebration, opening up an old feud with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart. Salmon made a beeline for the nearest camera, stuck his index finger into the centre of his chest and shouted "weak-gutted dog", in reference to a comment Stuart directed at him in 2022. Stuart looked to avoid reigniting the feud when asked about the comment after fulltime. "Honestly, how much do you really think I care about that?" he responded. Crichton was instrumental to the Canterbury comeback, scoring their first try after the interval as well as assisting the second. Another line break from the Bulldogs captain resulted in a try through winger Marcelo Montoya, who brushed past a scampering Canberra defence after Connor Tracey was denied by an astonishing tackle from Ethan Strange. "I thought the skipper just put the team on his back there for a 10-minute period to kick us off, and just gave the whole team a lot of confidence in the way he went about the game," Ciraldo said. Prop Max King surged over from close range to put the Bulldogs in the lead after 58 minutes, completing the turnaround from none to 22 in less than 15 minutes. It was a stark contrast from the first half, when it looked like the dominant Raiders would run away with it. Canberra second-rower Hudson Young asserted his case for a State of Origin call-up, scoring his eighth try of the season as the home side scored four unanswered tries. Second-rower Zac Hosking opened the scoring for the Raiders, powering over off a short ball from Tom Starling out of dummy half, before fullback Kaeo Weekes continued his impressive run of form with the second. Xavier Savage finished off a slick move after fast hands from Jamal Fogarty, and Matty Nicholson put Matt Timoko into a gap, who drew Bulldogs fullback Tracey and served up a simple four-pointer to his winger. But Canberra's fine attacking form was absent in the second period, while the Bulldogs looked like another team after their half-time rev-up. "We get a lot of pats on the back being a top-four side, but we literally had to look at ourselves in the mirror when we came in (at halftime)," Crichton said. "Our mentality going into the second half was a lot better than the first half so, yeah, it was credit to the boys there." Tries to Viliame Kikau and Jacob Kiraz, who ran an impressive 148 metres and made 12 tackle busts, sealed the result.
