September 08th was National Grandparents’ Day in Canada. What’s the purpose and Importance of Grandparents Day? More with U of T Professor Emerita Manuela Marujo
GRANDPARENTS DAY IN CANADA OCTOBER 08
Show: Focus Portuguese
Join Camila Garcia and Sergio Mourato every weekend as they take a look at the week’s biggest headlines in the Greater Toronto Area. The show will focus on local issues from the unique perspective of the Portuguese-speaking community and will also feature special guests in-studio to tackle hot topics, including provincial and municipal news, healthcare, business and the environment. OMNI Television viewers are invited to join the conversation by sharing their opinions, thoughts, and ideas with the hosts via social media.
Estreia este sábado e domingo, às 18:00 (06:00pm), na OMNI TV 1 (Canal 4), o novo programa informativo dedicado à comunidade de expressão portuguesa na Grande Área de Toronto (GTA).
ONTARIO EDUCATION
Ford’s government significant changes to Ontario’s education system and Back To School. Interview with MPP Natalia Kusendova
MENTAL HEALTH
Psychoanalyst Marcela França de Almeida talk about the importance of addressing mental health issues with children and adolescents.
GEORGE PIMENTEL EXHIBITION 2019
Celebrity photographer George Pimentel take us trough his shots in a exhibition through September at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto to celebrate women in film and television just in time for the TIFF.
PIONEERS OF BRAZILIAM IMMIGRATION TO CANADA 2
Horacio Silva and Antonieta de Lira Silva, pioneers of Brazilian immigration to Canada, look back on their lives since they arrived here. Interview Part 2
PIONEERS OF BRAZILIAN IMMIGRATION TO CANADA 1
Horacio Silva and Antonieta de Lira Silva, pioneers of Brazilian immigration to Canada, look back on their lives since they arrived here. Interview Part 1.
FEDERAL GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE STRATEGY
Ottawa released this summer a second report on the gender-based violence strategy. What still needs to be done? More in the interview with minister Maryam Monsef.
PATRICK BROWN INTERVIEW
Ontario is in the middle of a review of regional governments including in Peel Region. This is the best choice for Brampton? How Ford’s government cuts will affect public services ? More in the interview with Mayor Patrick Brown.
Back to School – Educator Carolina Miranda
Back to school and everything you need to know about the changes made by the provincial government on the education system with educator Carolina Miranda.
Concid – September 7th
Let’s take a look at the events the new Brazilian Citizenship Council management has held so far and what is scheduled for September 7.
Amazon Rainforest Burnings
Gutenberg Silva is a professor at Federal University of Amapá and is temporary in Toronto as a visiting professor at Brock University. Specialized in the Amazon rainforest, he talks to us about the burnings as well as the challenges ahead
PORTUGUESE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Portuguese clubs and associations leadership in Toronto with community leader Laurentino Esteves.
YOUTH VOTE STREETERS
Special Focus Portuguese about Youth Vote
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Why is important for Yout to Vote ? Interview with two youth members of the portuguese community.
YOUTH VOTE WITH LAURENTINO ESTEVES
The importance of Youth Vote with former Portuguese MP and Community Leader Laurentino Esteves.
CCP RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations of the Council for the Portuguese Communities Abroad about the abstention in the Portuguese elections. Interview with Daniel Loureiro.
ETOBICOKE HUMANE SOCIETY
Etobicoke Humane Society, a non-profit shelter for dogs and cats, run entirely by volunteers, kicks off a $10,000 fundraising campaign. More in the interview with Cristina Scassa, EHS president.
Davenport-Perth Neighborhood and Community Health Centre
Leon Liberman, Family Settlement Worker at Davenport-Perth Neighborhood and Community Health Centre introduces us to the free services offered in Portuguese to newcomers.