Political scientist Gustavo Carvalho comments on the main differences in the electoral processes between Brazil and Canada and how they can interfere with youth voting.
Youth Voting – Gustavo Carvalho
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).
Elections Canada
Today’s special show is about youth voting. We learn about electoral behaviours and how to engage young generations with Lisa Drouillard from Elections Canada.
BRAZILIAN COMEDIAN CAROL ZOCOLLI
Brazilian comedian Carol Zocolli tells us the secrets and adventures of this profession here in Toronto
BURLINGTON BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN CANADA
Burlington best place to live in Macleans Magazine inaugural ‘best communities in Canada’. Special report with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward & resident / real estate agent Paula Candido Ward.
COLOURFUL SUMMER MONTHS
Everything is more colourful in the summer months! With floral designer Bruno Duarte about his art.
HANDGUN BAN
Handgun ban would help to stop gangs? How easy is to buy a gun in Canada? Interview with Nicolas Johnson, Editor for TheGunBlog.Ca
IMPORTANCE TO GIVE BLOOD
The importance to give blood as the number of donors drops in summer. Why is this season challenging for Canadian Blood Services? Interview with Hailu Mulatu, Territory Manager.
CHALLENGES FOR PORTUGUESE SPEAKING PEOPLE
What are the main challenges Portuguese speaking people face when learning English? How does the learning curve work? With ESL instructor Emma Sheppard.
OSSINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Ossington community in Little Portugal: CAHM missing patients, recent shooting & the search for old fire hall clock missing for centuries. With Benj Hellie from Ossington Community Association.
DISSERTATION THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MARGINALIZED
Interview with Jananda Lima about her dissertation “Through the Eyes of the Marginalized “that addresses participatory design and slums in Rio de Janeiro.
TORONTO HOUSING SALES UP 24.3% IN JULY – ANALYSIS
Toronto home sales rise 24.3% in July; prices rise amid tighter supply. Analysis to the real estate market & the challenges with Real Estate Agent Fernando Ferreira.
FEDERAL ELECTIONS ALLIANCE
With less than three months for the federal elections Liberals and Conservatives are running neck and neck, poll says. Would they be able to forge a temporary alliance ? Interview with U of T Political Sciences professor Christopher Cochrane.
AUTISM PROGRAM UPDATE
Needs-based autism program coming for Ontario kids. Minister Todd Smith made the commitment while apologizing for the earlier version of the program.Parents want clarity and funding. Interview with Nancy Silva- Khan from Autism Advocacy Ontario.
CPL CAVALRY FC MAURO EUSTAQUIO INTERVIEW
Cavalry FC has won the Spring Season of the 2019 Canadian Premier League & advanced to the Canada Soccer Championship semi finals after defeat Vancouver. Portuguese-Canadian midfielder Mauro Eustaquio plays for Calgary team.
Digital composer Antonio Ribeiro
How are visual effects made in movies and TV shows? The digital composer Antonio Ribeiro tells us more about this art and comments on his work for the third season of Netflix Tv show Stranger Things.
Alexandre Cursino INT.
Let’s talk about the realities of indigenous communities in Brazil and Canada. Master in indigenous education, Alexandre Cursino helps us with this reflection.
SUMMER JOBS DAVENPORT
Barbecue commemorating the funding that was given through the government in order to provide summer jobs for the youth in the Davenport riding.
LISA FARRAH FURTADO
Yoga teacher and author L Farrah Furtado (Nelly’s Furtado sister) just released her latest book ‘The Journey… Metamorphosis” & produced her first documentary ‘Atha Gamma’.