Show: Focus Portuguese

A Portuguese-Canadian was officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal Candidate for Mississauga-Lakeshore in the 2022 provincial elections. Elizabeth Mendes discusses with us the future of the Liberal Party.

Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto, Gabriel de Oliveira explains the relationship betwen Amazon climate and the impact of COVID 19 in the region.

Geneticist Paula Onofre talks about the Covid-19 virus variants, already confirmed in Toronto.

The International Mother Language Day theme of this this year is: “Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society”. University of Toronto emerita professor Manuela Marujo talks about the importance of linguistic diversity.

A Portuguese family, Jose (father), Chris (brother), Sabrina and Bridget (sisters), from Oakville, is part of the Portuguese Mixed Curling Team. They will represent Portugal in the World Championship in Scotland. More in the interview with Sabrina Ribau.

The CBSA cancelled the removal of a Portuguese family from Milton scheduled for February 11. Eva Ferreira shares with us their story.

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered across the country, questions remain over Canada´s vaccination drive. The Federal Government still says that all Canadians will have access to the COVID vaccine by September 2021. MP Peter Fonseca talks about Canada’s Vaccine rollout.

Accountant Vanessa Batista in interview about Tax Season 2021

Musician Matheus Brasil and the project Riffonthespot

A Portuguese-Canadian created a soccer school in Ottawa specialized to coach goalkeepers. Coach and professional Goalie Carlos Lima talks about the challenges in soccer for youth during this pandemic

How COVID changed dating with Clinical Sexologist and Registered Psychotherapist Carlen Costa.

What Will Restaurants Look Like After COVID? Portuguese-Canadian Chef Julie Marteleira talks about the future of the restaurant industry post-COVID.

Students in Toronto, Peel and York regions will return to class on February 16. All students in Ontario began January with online learning as part of a provincial lockdown. Toronto Catholic District School Board chair, Joseph Martino, shares with us his concerns and challenges for students.

Black History Month is being celebrated across the country throughout February. The month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. Social worker and social activist, Carla Neto, shares her concerns about the challenges that the black community faces.

Travel Agent Marina Brito explain the new travel restrictions from Canada to stem the spread of the new variants.

Ahead of possible 2021 election, a new public opinion polling date from Angus Reid Institute finds 47% of Canadians have an unfavourable view of O’Toole. However history suggests Trudeau isn’t enough (35%). More in the interview with former Conservative candidate Carlos Oliveira.

Psychologist nadia prando comments on how parents can help their children resume the routine of in-person classes.

In this Balck history month, historian, reseacher and professor Bruno Veras talks about slavery in Canada