Italian Cultural Centre looking for artifacts

So being Italian is not only about drinking endless cups of espresso or enjoying a slice of the thin crust pizza. It is about culture and understanding this established immigrant community that has embraced Canadianism to the fullest. 

Vancouver boasts to have the largest Italian Cultural Centre in Canada. The ICC has a library, Bocce Courts, restaurants and community hall. The most interesting addition to the ICC is the ilMuseo, Museum of Italian Heritage that opened doors to public in Oct 2008.

Caelan Griffiths, curator of the museum is always on the look out for new addition to the exhibits.

” If you are not Italian but think you have something that might help tell the story of Italian immigration, please feel free to bring it to us. We welcome it.” Griffiths said.

There are many intriguing displays including a manual sewing machine that was orginally bought from Italy.

You can contact the ICC for more information at (604) 430-3337.

A wonderful fusion of cultures….

On November 22, 2008 the lush green lawns of Old Orchard Park, Port Moody were buzzing with impressively dressed guests awaiting the renewal of vows for Aimy Wang and Krzysztof Szczurowski. Aimy is originally from China while Chris is Polish, but the beautiful couple met in Vancouver.

Aimy and Chris on their wedding day

” It feels very globalized,” Aimy says about her marriage to Chris, ” to be together here as a couple miles away from our own countries. This is the part I enjoy about being a Canadian.”

The ceremony was graceful complete with champagne, three-tiered cake, flowers and a lavish spread of food for the guests.

As the day ended the guests left with memories of a sweet wedding and wished the couple years of happiness and togetherness.

Off leash dog parks in Coquitlam

The article I wrote about residents for off leash dog parks in Coquitlam is at the Thunderbird.ca

http://thethunderbird.ca/2008/11/14/coquitlam-residents-push-for-more-dog-parks/

The issue has been making rounds for a while now but the push is becoming greater.

With the Civic elections on November 15 and a newly elected council, residents will make an appeal for their cause again.