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).

André Valério INT.

The Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, André Valério talks about the Brazilian music scene in Toronto and his new album. Don´t miss his interview and some of his music during the show´s credits.

NEW FIVE TYPES OF DIABETES

There are five distinct types of diabetes, rather than the two currently observed, a new study has found. But what that means ? Know more about it with Dr Jeremy Gilbert endocrinologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Real Estate Market Update – Cristina Osorio INT.

We just passed the first quarter of the year, what means it’s time to get an update on the GTA real estate market. Realtor Cristina Osorio has years of experience and today she shares her knowledge about the current situation.

Cyber Secutiry: Olavo Lira INT.

The Facebook data-breach scandal wasn’t the first of its kind and according to experts it is something that has the potential to happen more often. Today we receive the cyber security specialist Olavo Lira to chat about how to be secure on the world wide web.

Friendly Visiting Program

Friendly Visitation Program – A volunteer opportunity with seniors at West Neighborhood House.

VOLUNTEERING WITH JOSE CABRAL

What value does volunteering add to your life? Why is important to give back to the communities ? José Cabral career consultant at Ted Rogers Management School speaks about the importance of volunteering.

IC SAVINGS FUNDING TO BENEFIT LCCS

IC Savings announce a funding commitment ($50,000) to Luso Support Centre Peel, part of the Luso Canadian Charitable Society (LCCS) through a new community support fund.

HUMBOLDT BRONCOS – SASKATOON PORTUGUESE COMMUNITU

Portuguese community in Saskatchewan in ‘shock and mourning’ after 16 die in junior hockey team bus crash. Jennifer Nunes, Portuguese Canadian Association of Saskatoon, calls the tragic accident “devastating”.

ROADMAP FOR INCOME SECURITY WITH PEDRO BARATA

Pedro Barata, Greater Toronto United Way Vice President, talks about he Roadmap for Income Security.

ChickTech Toronto: Ana Paula Lima Int.

More girls and women in STEM. That’s the goal of the organization ChickTech Toronto, which soon will be expanding operations to Brazil.

Toronto’s public space: Urban Designer Vivian Gomes

Rethinking Toronto’s public space is on the agenda of some politicians and advocates in the city. Urban designer Vivian Gomes give us an insight about these projects.

ONTARIO BUDGET DEFICIT – PEDRO ANTUNES

The dangers of the Ontario budget deficit. Analysis with Pedro Antunes, The Conference Board of Canada Deputy Chief Economist.

PETER SERRADO INTERVIEW

Singer & songwriter from Toronto Peter Serrado, finalist at the 2018 Song Contest / Festival da Canção in Portugal, talks about his participation in the festival.