Coalition lead by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression call on federal government to allow 100 journalists at risk into Canada annually. More in the interview with Michele Sheppard, chair of the CJFE’s International Committee.
Show: Focus Portuguese
Join Camila Garcia and Sergio Mourato every weekend as they take a look at the week’s biggest headlines in the Greater Toronto Area. The show will focus on local issues from the unique perspective of the Portuguese-speaking community and will also feature special guests in-studio to tackle hot topics, including provincial and municipal news, healthcare, business and the environment. OMNI Television viewers are invited to join the conversation by sharing their opinions, thoughts, and ideas with the hosts via social media.
Estreia este sábado e domingo, às 18:00 (06:00pm), na OMNI TV 1 (Canal 4), o novo programa informativo dedicado à comunidade de expressão portuguesa na Grande Área de Toronto (GTA).
PORTUGUESE MP JOSE CESARIO
Member of the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic, Jose Cesario, PSD, shares with us his concerns about some of the issues that are affecting the diaspora during this pandemic.
PEDRO DIAS WHITECAPS LONDON
Pedro Dias has been named new technical director and head coach of Whitecaps London. The Portuguese-Canadian shares with us his new challenge.
ISAURA CARNEIRO
Isaura Carneiro, President of the Society of Portuguese Disabled Persons of Ontario shares with us the challenges for disabled people during this pandemic
FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT JULIE DZEROWICZ
MP for Davenport, Julie Dzerowicz, comments on Fall Economic Statement
PORTUGUESE MP PAULO PORTO
Paulo Porto Fernandes Member of the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic, PS, talks about some of the measures of the Portuguese Government to help the Diaspora
Youth Mental Health
Raissa Loureiro. R.P (Qualifying) talks about youth mental health during the pandemic
RBC NEWCOMER ARTS AWARDS
Helio Eudoro is Brazilian artist based in Toronto, who was among the ten artists awarded with the RBC Newcomer Arts Awards.
CANADA LABOUR MARKET AUTOMATION
Key demographic groups are more vulnerable to job loss through automation than average, according to the CD Howe Institute report report The Next Wave: Automation and Canada´s Labour Market. More in the interview with the author Rosalie Wyonch.
CLARA SANTOS FADO
Fado singer Clara Santos shares the challenges for musicians during this pandemic.
PORTUGUESE CONSUL INTERVIEW
Due to the pandemic lockdown decreed by the Government of Ontario, the current operating model of the Consulate General is suspended. More in the interview in José Manuel Carneiro Mendes.
PROJECT FIRST NATIONS COVID
Project First Nations is connecting with the First Nations online due to the pandemic. More in the interview with Paulo Pereira.
Travel update
Thinking of traveling to Brazil during this holiday season? Travel agent Deise Maciel da Silva gives us an update on the current situation of airports and flights.
ACT TORONTO
Rafael Torres from the organization ACT talks about substance abuse and dependence in the LGBTQ community.
CANADA COVID PORTRAIT HARBOURFRONT
Canada Covid Portrait photos are now part of the ‘Portraits in COVID Times: Documenting a Nation in Change’ exhibit at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto through early Winter 2021. More in the interview with photographer George Pimentel.
MARTIN MEDEIROS
Councillor Martin Medeiros shares with us his concerns about the Covid new cases in Brampton.
BLOOD DONATIONS
The need of blood donations is most crucial during the holidays. The demand of blood never stops. More in the interview with Lilet Raffinan from Canada Blood Services.
New General Consul of Brazil in Toronto
Wanja Campos da Nóbrega is the new general consul of Brazil in Toronto.