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Antonio Giorgi talks with Mariano De Carolis, General Manager of Caisse Populaire Desjardins Canadienne Italienne about supporting to their local community in Montréal.
Since March, Caisse Populaire Desjardins Canadienne Italienne has worked with their local community to provide thousands of meals and gift cards to those who have been affected by the ongoing pandemic.
As a proud partner of the initiative, TLN Media Group joined RBC, the national network of Chambers of Commerce, Canadian business associations and more than 50 of Canada’s leading brands to support the “Canada United Small Business Relief Fund,” which successfully raised $2 million! The Canadian Federal Government has recently provided an additional $12 million towards small business grants.
These grants are aimed towards helping small business owners adapt to Covid-19 safety measures—allowing local businesses to re-open and rebuild within our community.
Visit gocanadaunited.ca to find out more about the initiative and how to apply for the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund.
Hon. Michael A. Tibollo, Associate Minister, Mental Health and Addictions discusses the ongoing $3.8 Billion investment into mental health and addiction services and his recent announcement regarding an additional $176 million investment in Ontario to help create extra support for those affected during the pandemic.
A division of investments into resources where a gap currently exists is essential, including the hiring of more nursing staff, initiating community-based programming, additional beds in CAMH, and more.
Hon. Robin Martin, MPP Eglinton-Lawrence, discusses the newly enacted “Bill 141 Defibrillator Registration and Public Access Act.” The bill creates an accessible registry of defibrillators across Ontario to aid those experiencing a cardiac incident.
Currently, Toronto has over 1,500+ defibrillators distributed across the city, the Registry Act (Bill 141) will assist 911 operators with locating defibrillators to the nearest location of the caller—a life-saving initiative that could mitigate a cardiac incident where paramedics are not yet on the scene.
Comedian Giuseppe Meleca talks bringing the laughter during the pandemic. Meleca creates hilarious online videos surrounding daily life with his Italian family—his inspiration comes from his Italian roots, specifically his parents, whose personalities are often featured in his acts.
Meleca has recently taken a “pandemic” twist to the acts, poking fun at the classic quirks of Italian parents during the lockdown.
As we near the tail-end of October, one important date is being questioned—will there be a Halloween 2020?
Due to the ongoing pandemic and safety measures currently in effect, some families have opted out of this year’s usual Halloween activities. However, others are getting creative with decorating and costume creation, while still practicing social distancing.
Let’s all do our part to have a safe Halloween this year.
Beatrice Comello, President of the Italian Students Association at University of Toronto Mississauga campus, talks going virtual—due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions—as part of the “new normal” for student life.
The Italian Students Association promotes events, seminars and workshops related to Italian culture. Comello has gone virtual with the Association in order to continue representing the spirit of the association and Italian heritage.
During a time when giving back to the communities we serve is more important than ever, TLN Media Group (TMG) is proud to continue supporting the “UniversalCare Strides for Stroke 5k Walk/Run” fundraising initiative for the Mackenzie Health Foundation which takes place on October 17th.
As Canada’s most influential multicultural media organization, and a longstanding supporter of the community fundraiser, TMG is promoting the virtual 5K run/walk across our TV channels (TLN, Mediaset Italian and Univision Canada) and on our associated website and social media accounts.
The Strides for Stroke community fundraiser for the Mackenzie Health Foundation prides itself on better equipping, enhancing, and transforming stroke care at major hospitals across the GTA such as the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, the Sorbara District Stroke Centre for York Region, and the Sorbara Integrated Stroke Unit at the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. Strides for Stroke has raised just over $2 million since 2006, helping to fund education programs, technology upgrades and lifesaving equipment for those affected by stroke in Canada.
This special virtual edition of the UniversalCare Strides for Stroke 5k Walk/Run can be completed any time, anywhere, indoors or outdoors, and is still accepting registrations if anyone would like to participate.
Visit the webpage for more information on how you can register to support the event.
During the COVID-19 pandemic many of us rediscovered the relaxing pleasure of growing our own vegetables. Backyard, urban and private vegetable gardens became therapeutic. In order to celebrate this year’s harvest, TLN Media Group asked Canadians to share their best photos of their home-grown zucchinis.
Thank you for all of your submissions from across Canada!
Honourable Mentions:
Irena Marone – Alliston, ON
Fernando Spatolisano – Montreal
#MyZucchiniTLN Winners
Alfonso Loffreda – Montreal, QC
Charlie Gallo – Vaughan, ON
Congratulations to the winners—thank you for participating in #MyZucchiniTLN contest!
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Woman of the Year Alessandra Tropeano talks supporting the LLSC cause and being nominated for the title.
Tropeano’s grandfather passed from Leukemia 25 years ago, inspiring her to raise awareness and begin her involvement with the LLSC. Over the 9-week campaign, Tropeano raised $50,000 and was awarded the 2020 Woman of the Year Research Champion title.
Congratulations Alessandra!