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Toronto’s Italians for Ukraine: fundraising for Zaporizhzhia at “Venga Cucina”

by Marzio Pelù March 6, 2022August 25, 2023

TORONTO – A new solidarity initiative of the Italian restaurant “Venga Cucina”, the only one “pinseria” in Toronto, already protagonist of charity campaigns in the past. The restaurant in 3076 Dundas Street West has decided to donate the entire proceeds from 100 “pinse” (a special kind of pizza), that will be cooked on Monday 14 March, to the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great of the Monastery of St. Peter and Paul (in the pic above), in the city of Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, severely hit in recent days in the course of the conflict with Russia. (more…)

Italians in Canada: Calabria, Lazio and Campania on the podium

by Francesco Veronesi November 10, 2021August 25, 2023

TORONTO – Nearly 143,000 Italians reside in Canada, with Calabria, Lazio and Campania as the most represented regions. This is revealed by the Migrantes Report, a precious tool that every year analyzes the Italian migration phenomenon and that studies, Nation by Nation, the main trends that characterize immigration and emigration from the Belpaese. (more…)

Sault Ste. Marie: Italians may hold the key in a tight three-way vote

by Priscilla Pajdo August 26, 2021August 25, 2023

The electoral district of Sault Ste. Marie is located in northern Ontario, about an 8-hour car ride northwest of Toronto. It is situated along the international boundary between Canada and the US and part of the northern shoreline of Lake Superior.

The riding is shaping up to be a battleground among the three major parties. (more…)

Dufferin-Caledon: Italians at the centre of a new vision

by Priscilla Pajdo August 25, 2021August 25, 2023

The electoral district of Dufferin-Caledon is located in southwestern Ontario, north of Brampton. It includes the County of Dufferin and part of the Regional Municipality of Peel, mainly the Town of Caledon.

The constituency’s population is principally of European origin, primarily British. However, it is home to the largest concentration of Italians in the region. According to the 2016 Census, 17% of the population self-identify as Italian. That translates into 22,020 residents.

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An award for young people in memory of Sandro Pertini, the President most loved by Italians

by Marzio Pelù August 20, 2021August 25, 2023

ROME – In order to honour the memory of the most loved former President of the Republic Sandro Pertini (in the pic), UILS – Union of Socialist Entrepreneurs and Workers – and CE.S.P. – Centre Sandro Pertini – have instituted the “Sandro Pertini Award”, for young Italian and foreign talents. The award for the first two winners, in the category of young Italian and foreign talents, consists in a sum of 250euros each, while the second classifieds will be delivered a commemorative plaque. The most deserving ones will be inserted in the UILS Proposal newsroom, and all participants will be given a book on Sandro Pertini. (more…)

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Toronto’s Italians for Ukraine: fundraising for Zaporizhzhia at “Venga Cucina”

Italians in Canada: Calabria, Lazio and Campania on the podium

Sault Ste. Marie: Italians may hold the key in a tight three-way vote

Dufferin-Caledon: Italians at the centre of a new vision

An award for young people in memory of Sandro Pertini, the President most loved by Italians

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