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Ottawa’s Little Italy Revives Street Art As It Revives Itself
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Ottawa’s Little Italy Revives Street Art As It Revives Itself

Ottawa’s Preston Street developed its Italian-Canadian identity well before the 1950s, when the bulk of Italian immigration began. More importantly, in direct counterpoint to what some believe, the area has maintained and consolidated its identity in a process of settlement and redevelopment that gives it energy, strength, and authentic character. Preston Street today is not only renewing its visual landscape but also reshaping itself to hopefully better reflect and serve an evolving Italian-Canadian community that has moved away from its humble origins but has not lost its original ethnic flavour.…

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That Day on the Terrace

That Day on the Terrace

The commuter train was running a few minutes late. I texted Claudia to let her know. I was excited to…

A Review of Domenico Capilongo’s 1972

A Review of Domenico Capilongo’s 1972

In one sense, 1972 is an extension of some of Domenico Capilongo’s past work. Once again, Capilongo writes about growing…

Queen City

Queen City

The 1960s continued to see increasing numbers of Italians immigrating to Canada. Virtually all those who came, did so on…

Tree of Life

Tree of Life

SAPLING Sunday mornings, Mom attends mass at St. Ambrose Church while Dad takes me to High Park where I play…

The Anthropology of Fire

The Anthropology of Fire

“Since the house is on fire, let us warm ourselves.” (Italian proverb)   Monday, 9 a.m. Not writing. Dim, dreary…

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