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This issue covers:
- Interview with Milene Domingues – Sports commentator
- Easter carpets – An expression of faith and cultural art
- Photography – Danny Custódio captures floral carpets from the Azores
- Skilled workers – A new immigration trend in Canada
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada – A city in transformation
- Rio Açaí – Entrepreneurship with Brazilian flavor that has won over Canada
- Immigration and mental health – Easter: between tradition and transition
- Corn cake recipe, a heartfelt classic
This edition arrives with spring and celebrates a very special occasion: Easter
Our interview features Milene Domingues, a former football player and sports commentator. She looks ahead to an exciting World Cup in North America and highlights Brazil’s strength in the 2026 tournament.
The feature “Easter Carpets” explores a cultural expression of faith and art found in different parts of the world. While the traditions vary across regions, these carpets share a common thread: they are created through collective effort.
The photographic work of Danny Custódio, a Canadian photographer and son of Portuguese immigrants, captures the floral carpets of the Azores, bridging Easter memories from the past with the present.
Across Canada, skilled trades professionals are becoming increasingly vital to the country’s economic growth and infrastructure development. This topic is addressed in the article “Skilled Workers: Challenges for Canada’s Growth.”
For newcomers—or those seeking more affordable living options with a high quality of life—Hamilton, Ontario is worth exploring. The city’s economy is among the most diversified in the province, offering opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and construction.
In the entrepreneurship section, we feature the story of Rio Açaí in Gatineau, highlighting themes of cultural adaptation, resilience, and how Brazilian flavors have won over Canada.
In her mental health column, Izabel Dolhy reflects on the theme: “Easter: between tradition and transition.”
And this issue’s featured recipe? A classic and heartfelt favorite: corn cake.
