= The Italian-Canadian Newspaper of the Ottawa Area =
It is a sad day indeed when one realizes that the role of parent-child has somehow changed to the role of child parenting parent. At this stage in our lives, we, the children of Italian immigrants are facing a similar…
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I’ve said it before and I will say it again – the language of our ancestors, our grandparents, our parents, and ourselves – the italian immigrant “dialect” is literally moments away from extinction. Why? Because as our aging parents approach…
Read MoreIt starts off rather slowly. A wedding here, a christening there, heck, even the odd engagement party or bridal shower. Suddenly, the typical Italian’s idea of the party guest “loot bag” is taking over shelves, ledges, and just about any…
Read MoreAlmost 50 years ago, my Italian immigrant father purchased his first home in Ottawa. The address: 79 Bayswater Avenue. The selling price: $7,500. It was a 2-storey semi-detached century old house, and a wonderful place to call home for the…
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