TORONTO – A former friend engaged in journalism and politics at senior levels once opined that “politics is not a serious business”. Another, in an effort to excuse the “apparent failings” of the ones in power, offered that “the blame rests with the advisors”. Both are defensive postures aimed at deflecting transparency, responsibility and accountability. In brief, “it does not matter anyway”.
TORONTO – Apulian actor and filmmaker Michele Riondino debuts directorially with a story close to home – his home – Taranto. The titular building, “Palazzina LAF”, was a derelict office space, which the Taranto steel company [Llva] used to house its workplace exiles.
VAUGHAN – Tomorrow (Monday) evening at 8.30pm at the Vaughan Grove Sports Park (located south of Highway 7, on Martin Grove Road in Woodbridge), appointment with the match of the Italian National Women’s Softball Under 18 team (in the pic above) against the Vaughan Vikings U-18 team. An unmissable opportunity to see both teams in action.
