11th Annual Filo Gala – Women in Education Another year has come and gone; another sold out Filo Gala; another evening of solidarity and inspiration among women. February 28th marked the 11th annual Filo Gala where women, young and old,…

Ottawa Police Service volontari per la processione di Pasqua alla Chiesa di Sant’Antonio

This year winter does not seem to want to let go of its grasp over us. Nevertheless, spring temperatures will be here soon. With warmer temperatures, thoughts turn towards outdoor eating, picnics, bbq’s, locally grown foods, etc.. In terms of…

by Jerry Buccilli From a very early age my parents instilled in me a deep love for food. For us, as with many Italians, food was a crucial part of our upbringing. It was sacred. Not to be taken for…

By: Priya Khosla (Ciliberto) Many people take their time deciding which country or island they should visit for vacation. Good news! I’m here to help. As I have recently travelled to St. Lucia for vacation, I have nothing but great…

World War II was over and men from all over the world were returning to their cities and homes for a time of peace. Ottawa was no exception Many men In the Italian community returned with a renewed spirit to…

Canadian Tenors finishing their Canadian Tour in Ottawa What images come to mind when you hear the word ‘TENOR’? Well chances are, after you hear the brand new album “Lead With Your Heart” from the exhilarating Canadian quartet ‘The Tenors’,…

I would like to welcome each of you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. Each of us in this room represents not only different countries, but also different languages, backgrounds and cultures. We may have many…

By Dosi Cotroneo It has been brought to my attention recently that I have become addicted to the online photo pin board famously known as Pinterest, where one can collect, or “pin” photos that inspire, from do-it-yourself projects, to recipes,…

Researched and written by Ariella DalFarra Hostetter He sits in the place of honour at the front and centre of the photo surrounded by rows of men dressed in their rough Sunday best. This serious looking man, with a long…