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Hands over the ‘Ring of Fire’: the law to be amended (and other promises) after the protest of the First Nations

TORONTO – The First Nations protests against Bill 5 seem to have had, at least in part, the effect the Indigenous People hoped for. The Ontario government, in fact, is ready to amend the bill that would make it “easier” to exploit the rare-earth elements of the ‘Ring of Fire’ in Northern Ontario: the First Nations should be consulted, according to the amendment. Not only that: the same government led by Doug Ford is promising a “package” of proposals ready for infrastructure projects dedicated to the Indigenous populations of those areas. But let’s order.

Michele Morrone fires shots Italian Cinema

TORONTO – One of Italy’s rising international stars, Michele Morrone, is making headlines after his interview with Francesca Fagnani aired five days ago. Fagnani’s talk show, “Belve”, has been on television since 2018, but only in the last few years has it reached cult tv status. If you’re not familiar with the show, you might’ve come across some of her viral clips on TikTok or Instagram from popular interviews. 

Historic Film Treaty between US and Italy

TORONTO – Just over two weeks ago, Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social account that he wanted to “make movies in America again”, adding that “the movie industry in America is dying a very fast death”. He emphatically hammered his point home with his trademark Trumpian hyperbole, declaring that other countries are concertedly luring American filmmakers and their talent away from the United States. They’re doing this with higher tax incentives of course, and according to Trump, it’s a threat to national security.