LETTER: District of Saanich gets to the bottom of source of roots

District of Saanich ordered digging a hole next to the house to see that the roots in the basement belonged to the Douglas fir My dear wife, who died two years ago, did not want to kill a Douglas fir seedling that "volunteered" at our patio. …

Garinagu, celebrating their roots; sharing their culture

On May 18, 2001, UNICEF declared the Garifuna language, music and dance a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, recognition that was fully deserved and that made the nation proud, across the length and breadth of the country. …

Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American history

One of the more surprising developments in recent American politics has been the backlash against free trade. As recently as a decade ago, Democrats and Republicans alike generally favored free trade. But with the 2024 presidential election just days away, …

The thorny roots of debt

Overwhelming debt has been the key issue during economic discussions the past several months, as it contributes to declining car sales and weak demand for property, particularly in the low-income segment. The high rejection rates for mortgages and car …

80th Anniversary of Tirana’s Liberation, Spiropali: European Albania Has Its Roots in Anti-Fascist Albania

Tirana commemorated the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi-fascist occupiers with a ceremony at the Unknown Soldier monument. Attendees included government officials, WWII veterans, and citizens.  Mayor Erion Veliaj highlighted the importance of …

BJP MLA Jha, with Poorvanchali roots, switches to AAP

Grass roots democracy

Bluffton voter Ron Lora asks a question for Bluffton council candidates during the Tuesday night candidate forum. Over 150 persons attended the two-hour forum where eight of the 10 council candidates answered question. Many of the issues discussed were …

Democrats must rediscover their roots | Pius Kamau

But for a few changes, Colorado’s government remains intact following the last elections, including sending an equal Democrat/Republican congressional delegation to Washington. I hated seeing Dr. Yadira Caraveo, a scientist, lose to Gabe Evans — by 2, …

Meet Your Neighbor: Emily Burgess has deep roots in Coleman

Emily Burgess (far right) poses with her family: (from left) Bill, Mark and Lily.Courtesy photoEmily Burgess, 45, live in Coleman with her husband, Bill, 43. They have been married for 16 years. Emily had known Bill since she was 8 years old, though they …

PM Modi Lauds Marathi Community of Nigeria for Being Connected to Their Culture & Roots

Abuja: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today lauded the Marathi community of Nigeria for being connected to their culture and roots, when the community expressed joy on Marathi language being conferred the Classical language status. In a post on X, he …