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Flavio Volpe speaks at UofT Convocation to this year’s graduating class from St. Michael’s College

TORONTO – Today, Flavio Volpe – President of APMA (Automotive Parts Manufacturers’​ Association), spoke at the Convocation of University of Toronto to this year’s graduating class from St. Michael’s College.

28 years after I received my degree here – he said – , it feels like a homecoming. I hope to make this moment a bit more memorable for the next generation…”. Here below is the video with his whole speech.

Italian Casting in Harry Potter Series Sparks Outrage

TORONTO – Many in the Italian film industry lament the lack of ethnic accuracy concerning casting for Italian roles. With the abundance of talent in Italy, it’s incomprehensible that foreign casting agents opt for non-Italians, especially for non-fictional roles in Italian based biopics. For example, Ferrari and The House of Gucci. There is a counter argument, however. 

Wildfires, also in B.C. flames threatening properties. Firefighters from Australia to help Canada

TORONTO – The fire runs. After forcing thousands of people to evacuate in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario, wildfires are also approaching residential areas in British Columbia, where there are 94 active fires – the data is from today, source BC Wildfire Service – including all types of fires: out of control, being held (under control, but still smoldering) and under control. Of these, 48 are still out of control.