Issue: November 2014 Vol. 17 No. 2

It 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…

Cari cittadini italiani, l’Ambasciata vi ha inviato per posta a casa  il formulario necessario per richiedere l’ammissione al voto alle elezioni per il rinnovo dei Comites che avranno luogo in dicembre. Si tratta di un documento che vi consentirà di…

CAMIGLIATELLO, CALABRIA Home to some of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches on both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian coast, Calabria is also home to three National Parks and mountain ranges offering breathtaking views and unique nature excursions. Il Parco Nazionale…

Molisano d’origine, nel suo incessante peregrinare intorno al mondo non ha mai rinunciato alle proprie radici, esaltandone tradizioni e valori.  Il mio primo incontro con Ermanno La Riccia risale agli anni Sessanta quando, in seguito ad un’ardua lotta ideologica e…

This grey month of remembrance will no doubt have special meaning this year for the family of one young man from Ottawa’s Italian community who lost his life nearly 70 years ago and who was recently honoured with a special…

The year 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the first world war (WWI). It is very important that we not forget the sacrifices of those who served in that war and especially those who gave their lives….