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Madeira Off The Beaten Path (Video Series)
Looking to explore Madeira beyond the typical tourist spots? In these videos, we spend a full day discovering hidden gems across the island
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New Podcast: The Scars Saudade Wrote
Speaking about the inspirations behind the writing, the themes woven throughout the book, and even some unexpected fun conversations about professional wrestling and how those influences somehow find their way into my work — whether readers notice it or not.
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Tertulia Night at Casa do Alentejo Toronto
Events like this remind us how powerful community spaces can be for creativity, connection, and preserving heritage. Looking forward to the big Portugal Day festival next month!
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Drake Fireworks Light Up the Toronto City Skyline
What Drake gave Toronto last night felt unforgettable. One of those rare city moments that people will look back on fondly years from now. Where were you when the fireworks lit up the sky on May 15?
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Podcast: Heritage, Healing, and the Art of Storytelling (Momma Braga Unfiltered)
In this powerful episode, Devin shares how exploring his Portuguese-Azorean roots shaped his identity, inspired his writing, and led to his latest book, The Scars Saudade Wrote.
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Rewriting The Story of Portugalo Fest: The Unexpected Comeback
It seems like a new chapter may be unfolding. With a refreshed board now in place, there are early indications that the festival is attempting a reset.
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How’s the PORTUGUESE Culture in TORONTO!? (VIDEO)
Toronto is home to one of North America’s largest Portuguese communities, with roots going back to the 1950s when immigrants from mainland Portugal, the Azores, and Madeira began settling in the city.
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Field Notes. #9
My approach to life tends to come in bursts: either taking everything in or sprinting toward something I’ve decided I want. Either way, it’s always full tilt. That’s why the change of seasons can feel like a reset after a stretch of time that seemed static.
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Kindle Unlimited Reads
On a Saturday afternoon, what better to do than read a book on Kindle Unlimited! Portuguese Heritage Stories That Blend Memory, History & Emotion
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Portas da Cidade Azores – Canada (PCAC)
The iconic Portas da Cidade, inspired by the historic gates of Ponta Delgada, are coming to the city, honouring the generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants who helped shape Brampton’s culture, history, and community.
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Video: Experiencing PORTUGAL Here in TORONTO! – Cafe Belem & Casa Portuguesa
Video: Experiencing PORTUGAL Here in TORONTO!
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Field Notes. #8
Because at the end of the day, what really matters is that the work says something—anything—and that the act of writing it felt honest and cathartic. If that’s the case, then I should be my own biggest fan.
Books by Devin Meireles
The Scars Saudade Wrote
Portuguese Heritage Books
Recent Portuguese-Canadian News
- O secretário-geral do PS defendeu que “mais vale prevenir do que remediar” na resposta ao mau tempo, defendendo que futuramente se deverá avaliar a adoção de medidas por região e …
- O Governo foi longe demais na resposta à tempestade Charles e acabou por parar o país, com escolas, serviços públicos e milhares de empresas de portas fechadas. A acusação é …
- O secretário-geral do PS, José Luís Carneiro, considerou que Portugal deve repensar e reavaliar os investimentos em Defesa, criticando que empresas do setor não estejam a ser “tidas nem achadas” …
- O primeiro-ministro acusou o secretário-geral da NATO de ter voltado a fazer declarações infelizes e ligeiras sobre a postura de Portugal, considerando que está “completamente desfasado” da realidade nacional. O …
- O Fundo Monetário Internacional (FMI) aconselhou Portugal a adotar medidas para aumentar a oferta de habitação, revitalizar o mercado de arrendamento e expandir a habitação social, visando melhorar a acessibilidade …
- The language, traditions and cultural heritage of Santa Maria in the Azores have found a new voice in English through Echoes of Azorean Life, a translation of Arsénio Chaves Puim’s work by scholar Giuseppe Formato, PhD. Drawing on the island’s […]
- A piece of the Azores has found a new home in Brampton. Discover the story behind the Portas da Cidade monument, a celebration of Portuguese heritage, identity and the enduring connection to São Miguel. The post Portas da Cidade: A […]
- From the earliest Portuguese fishermen on the Grand Banks to the arrival of the S.S. Saturnia, the growth of communities across Canada, and the achievements of generations that followed, the Portuguese-Canadian story spans more than five centuries. Explore this growing […]
- Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus de Toronto was founded in 1974 and continues to preserve Portuguese filarmónica tradition through music, community events and education. The post Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus de Toronto – History and Tradition first […]
- Winnipeg may be far from Canada’s largest Portuguese centres, but its community has built a remarkable legacy of pride, volunteerism and cultural life. In a new LusoCanada walkabout, we explore the places and people that have helped keep Portuguese identity […]
