Tag: Community
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Apple Sainte-Catherine Opens in Montreal: Downtown Revival
New Era for Apple in Montreal The grand opening of Apple Sainte-Catherine marks a milestone for Apple’s presence in Montreal’s bustling downtown core. Set in a historic building on one of the city’s most iconic streets, the store reimagines the retail experience while preserving the architectural memory of the neighborhood. The opening today aligns with…
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Tributes pour in for ‘gentle’ father who died with his dog in Christmas canal boat fire
Tributes to a devoted father on Christmas Day Neighbors and friends are mourning the loss of Philip Murphy, a 43-year-old father of three, who died in a devastating fire on a house boat at Crooke Hall Moorings, Standish. The incident occurred on Christmas Day, turning what should have been a day of celebration into a…
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Gentle father Philip Murphy dies in Christmas canal boat fire
Tributes for a gentle father of three Friends, family and neighbours are paying tribute to Philip Murphy, a father of three described as a “gentle” man who lost his life alongside his beloved dog in a blaze that engulfed a canal boat on Christmas Day. The tragedy unfolded at Crooke Hall Moorings in Standish, Greater…
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The Pub That Changed Me: A Ban, a Beachfront Rebuild, and a Second Chance at Ramsgate’s Royal Victoria Pavilion
Introduction: A seaside pub that sparks change On the sands of Ramsgate, the Royal Victoria Pavilion stands as more than a building—it is a testament to how a single moment in a bustling seaside town can alter a life. The Royal Victoria Pavilion, with its turn-of-the-last-century charm, has weathered storms, renovations, and shifting tides of…
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Celebrated Philadelphia Chef Ena Widjojo, 73, Dies After Long Battle with Cancer
Tribute to a Culinary Luminary Philadelphia wakes today with the memory of a beloved chef, mentor, and mother, Ena Widjojo, who passed away at age 73 after a long battle with cancer. Widjojo owned and led Hardena, the South Philadelphia restaurant renowned for its Indonesian dishes, warm hospitality, and a sense of community that drew…
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Peace, Stability, Tanzania’s Most Valuable Strength
Introduction: Peace as Tanzania’s Quiet Strength Peace in Tanzania is less a dramatic headline and more a daily certainty. It is the steady undercurrent that allows families to sleep soundly, markets to open on time, and children to attend school. In a nation known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural diversity, peace has quietly…
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Death Notice: Stasia Commins (née Doherty) of Banagher, Piltown, Kilkenny
Obituary: Stasia Commins (née Doherty) of Banagher, Piltown, Kilkenny It is with sadness that we announce the death of Stasia Commins (née Doherty), a beloved resident of Banagher, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. After a short illness, she passed away peacefully in the care of the Mooncoin Residential Care Centre, where staff provided compassionate, attentive support during…
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Death Notice: Michael Carr, Navan, Meath
Obituary: Michael Carr, Navan, Meath Michael Carr, formerly of Curristown, Killucan, Co. Westmeath, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew him. Born to parents Larry and Dympna, Michael lived a life defined by…
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Rothesay Ends Traditional Shacks as Ice-Fishing Village Embraces Social Shelters
Rothesay Rewrites the Ice-Fishing Playbook In a quiet corner of the Kennebasis River, the town of Rothesay is trading the classic ice-fishing shack for a new kind of winter gathering space. The shift isn’t about abandoning productivity on the ice; it’s about redefining how residents connect, share stories, and enjoy the cold-weather season. While traditional…
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Rothesay Ends Traditional Ice-Fishing Shacks on Kennebasis River
Rothesay’s Ice-Fishing Tradition Takes a Social Turn In the small village along the Kennebasis River, a quiet transformation is underway. The days of uniform, wood-framed ice shacks lining the frozen water seem to be fading as residents like Mike Donovan embrace a more relaxed, social approach to winter fishing. The shift isn’t about abandoning the…