May 13th is also the date of abolition of slavery in Brazil. Get to know the amazing journey of Baquaqua. An african man who was enslaved in Brazil, managed to escape do New York and ended up in Canada. Bruno Véras tells us more about it.
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).
30 years of Brazilian Immigration
Now the Brazilian community in Toronto has a plaque to celebrate its 30 years of immigration. The unveiling happened in Toronto and the plaque will be permanently displayed at the Museum of immigration in Halifax!
VACCINE TO PREVENT TUBERCULOSIS
University of Guelph professor Mario Monteiro is developing a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis.
DO ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNS MATTER ?
Do electoral campaigns matter ? Could the Ontario voters surprise us? The analysis with Paul Ferreira, Fernando Costa and Carlos Oliveira. Focus Portuguese Town Hall about the Ontario Provincial Elections 2018.
MISS PORTUGUESE CANADA 2018
Know more about Miss Portuguese Canada 2018. Carina Neto will represent Canada in Gondomar final. Isidro de Brito, president of Miss Portuguesa and Miss Portuguesa 2017 Filipa Barroso also joined us to talk about the contest.
MOCA TORONTO TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER
Museum of Contemporary Art – MOCA Toronto and Ontario Provincial Government announce 5 million in funding. Opening at Sterling Road is now scheduled for September 22. More in the interview with MOCA CEO Heidi Reitmaier.
ANA BAILAO TO SEEK THIRD TERM
Portuguese-Canadian Ana Bailao files for re-election in newly created Ward 16 in Toronto. The Deputy Mayor and City Councillor for Davenport seek for a third term.
Cafezinho com Civismo -Suely Anunciação INT.
“Cafezinho com civismo” is a three session course which will teach you a lot about the Canadian government! Its founder Suely Anunciação tells us more about the project.
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – YORK REGION
Tony Fonseca, York Region Soccer Association Technical Director, & former professional player Armando Sa (Benfica, Espanyol, Villarreal, Leeds United), KNSC Technical Manager, talk about the Canadian Premier League in York Region.
International day of Portuguese Language INT.
May 5th is International day of Portuguese Language! Let’s celebrate chatting with the York professor Inês Cardoso and her students about their recent project of writing books for children in Timor Leste.
INTERVIEW WITH PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
INTERVIEW with the PRIME MINISTER of CANADA Justin Trudeau about the bilateral relations ‘Canada vs Portugal’ , the trade agreement CETA , immigration, the legalization of marijuana, decriminalization of drugs.
Immigration New Policy – Terry Ferreira int.
The federal government announced a new policy for permanent residency applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Immigration consultant Terry Ferreira explains this changes and how it can benefit the Canadian society at large.
Juan Marsiaj Int.
Phd in Political Science and Professor at University of Toronto Juan Marsiaj gives his analysis on the current political situation in Brazil, and why Brazilians living abroad should be more engaged.
Brazil Election 2018
Presidential election in Brazil 2018.. The date to transfer your voting certification is may 9th.
PORTUGAL’S VISIT TO CANADA – DANIEL LOUREIRO
The Portugal PM, Antonio Costa, visit to Canada in analysis with the Councillor of the Portuguese Communities Daniel Loureiro.
Brasileirinhos no mundo 2018
Drawing contest for Brazilians children who live outside Brazil.
NEW BOUNDARIES – ANA BAILAO
Deputy Mayor Ana Bailao talks about the new boundaries in Toronto and the new Ward 16. What changes in Davenport.
ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION – VANESSA SILVA E SILVA INT.
In April, the campaign #BeAdonor raises awareness to organs and tissue donation. Still a lot of questions surround this topic. Is there any age limit to be a donor? What are the restrictions? The PHD candidate at Queen’s University Vanessa Silva e Silva clarifies all your doubts on this matter.