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… in Tarcento, a town in the north-eastern Friuli region of Italy. My father was a carpenter who worked not only in Italy, but also in France … Design. At the same time, I worked as a bricklayer's apprentice while still in Italy. At 20 years of age, I made the difficult decision … to move to Canada. Job opportunities were scarce in Italy and I had heard that there were many in Canada. I left my parents in 1956 and …
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… CARMEN NELLIE JOE E TOM DI FALCO My great uncle Carmelo Di Falco was one of five … in Canada. These brave hearts are the pioneers of the roots where I come from and to whom I feel thankful for. With my respect and gratitude, I had a plaque installed on Sobey Wall of Honor at the Museum in Halifax, … Carmen Nellie Joe e Tom Di Falco …
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… Walker, in a town called Gravesend, Kent, England, east of London on south side of Thames River. My mother was Lily Barrett and father was … I was born, in 1617. I was born many years later on June 25, 1941. I had four brothers, oldest Victor, Jim, Ron and Bryan. Two brothers, Jim … had a sister in Toronto. Dad's intentions were to visit Canada then go on to Australia, but Mom did not agree. She wanted to stay in …
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… ‘Les’, was born in Moncton New Brunswick in 1922. He was the son of Thadée and Eva Gallant (née Theriault). He grew up in a large family … darkness for hours to ensure his crew’s safe return. Many years later, while being interviewed, for the publication Between Bombs and Barb … fear, but I was apprehensive each time”. Before his time in the air, while posted at the RCAF headquarters in London in 1941, Les met a …
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… Executive Office General Enquiries Media Enquiries Departments Access to … Nathaline Piedrahita-Budiman media@pier21.ca 902-425-7770 ext. 264 Access to Information and Privacy Officer John Murray … 902-425-7770 ext. 248 Nathaline Piedrahita-Budiman Social Media and Communications Coordinator 902-425-7770 ext. 264 Shipra Chaubey …
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… My mother Carmina, brother Joe and myself arrived in Halifax to join the rest of my brothers and … Toronto. We came for an opportunity and a better life. I am happy to say that although my mother passed away, we are all alive and happy to …
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… Leaving a loving family in Surrey, England, to join my Canadian serviceman husband in February 1946 was in one instance great joy and at the same time sadness as I realized it may be years before I … did not enjoy the ocean crossing which lasted for eleven days as we had encountered a great deal of fog and rough weather. The Letitia was …
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… arrived on board the Kota Inten, a refurbished troop carrier which had the distinct feature of housing women & children in one area of the … (John) aged 9, Freerk (Frank) age 8, Sjouke (Jack) age 7, Jacoba (Judy) age 6, Geertje (Gertie) age 4, Pietje (Pearl) age 3, and Blijke … to provide opportunity for their children in a new country. We want to say thank you for choosing Canada. Their grandchildren dedicate this …
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… experience racism it was like an out of body experience. It was at a coffee shop with six friends… it was my turn to buy… two trays was left, … time I realize I was black -- and what does that mean? My first son was born 1997 and that changed everything. I had to figure out a … to them, I was illegal in Canada. The officer stated that they will have me on a plane back home in a couple of days. While in prison …
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… but when the curling match was over, I was happy to see that dad had come home. He figured that running back was a little much. In open … nets are nylon and plastic, and they can be left in the water all season long in fact. After two years of winter fishing, I decided to go … came. Wave after wave is going over the side. Finally, a fisherman comes to try to give us a hand. He is able to latch on, and Ron was …