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…

By Jerry Buccilli If you come from a big, crazy Italian family like ours I am sure you can relate on how hectic day to day life can become. So many things on the go. So many things to do….

by Rick Locatelli Rick Locatelli , the grand child of Tullio has just recently recieved Tullio s mandolin from his cousin in California . Tullio was part of the first Italian Band in Ottawa called the Colony Band of St….

By Dosi Cotroneo Three generations of one Italian family are residing under one roof at the moment, and I must confess, there are days where one can very well feel as though one is becoming unhinged. It certainly has the…

by Domenico Cellucci My last articles have touched upon the renaissance which is taking place in winemaking in Southern Italy. This week we head north to central Italy, and the stunning region of Umbria, called the “green heart of Italy”….