Show: Focus Portuguese

Jose Dias talks about the challenges for the Portuguese LGBTQ community

FPCBP is recognizing 45 Portuguese-Canadian Students. More in the interview with Eduarda Lee Sousa-Lall

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan de Melo talks about his Portuguese heritage .

Joao da Camara, Portuguese Ambassador to Canada, talks about the importance to celebrate the Portuguese Heritage Month in Canada.

After a one-year delay, the 2020 UEFA European Championship is here. What to expect from Portugal. More in the interview with Tony Fonseca.

What do we need to know about Canada’s residential schools? More in the interview with Crystal Fraser, a Gwichyà Gwich’in woman, and an assistant professor of history at the University of Alberta.

Pulga Muchochoma, a member of the Mozambique community in Canada, talks about the major challenges that people in Mozambique face related with Covid-19 and health system

Canada is committed to supporting Mozambique during the pandemic and addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, including women and girls. Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, announced $186 million in funding to support new and existing projects.

Toronto real estate market update with broker Cristina Osorio

Let’s learn about cryptocurrency with cyber security specialist Olavo Lira.

New research from the University of Toronto evaluates Brazil’s response to the pandemic. More with doctoral student and researcher assistant Leandro Pongeluppe

New research from University of Toronto evaluates Brazil’s response to the pandemic. More with doctoral student and researcher assistant Leandro Pongeluppe

June is the Portuguese Heritage Month is Canada. Joe Eustaquio, from ACAPO Ad Hoc Committee, shares with us the 2021 Portugal Day Program and talks about the future of the Portuguese associations in Canada.

Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition addresses the Portuguese Community. Erin O’Toole in an interview talks about the Immigration Plan, the Federal Response to COVID-19 and the next Federal Election.

The University of Toronto Portuguese Association (UTPA) delivered eight scholarships with a total amount of $7,250 to Portuguese students. Tania Barbosa, the president of UTPA, and Kalista Kyle a scholarship recipient, shared their perspective about the importance of the scholarships for Portuguese-Canadian students in pandemic times.

Kevin, 23, died in a motorcycle crash two years ago. His mother, Beatriz Pinheiro, pursued art therapy in the belief that every time she paints, her son “is guiding her.” Beatriz hopes she can inspire someone who is going through the same pain as her. Through the art she is also helping an animal shelter in Toronto, by donating 10% of her art’s proceeds, to the cause.

Black History expert Rosemary Sadlier shares her concerns about the challenges for black communities across Canada – one year after George Floyd’s death.

Black History expert Rosemary Sadlier shares her concerns about the challenges for black communities across Canada – one year after George Floyd’s death.