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- ↑ Raymond Culos Vancouver's Society of Italians 1998 - Volume 1 -p 184 1550171887 "In 1977, this group of Italians, made up primarily of post-war immigrants under the leadership of Giovanni Germano, the Italian consul, succeeded in building the Italian Cultural Centre at 3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver. "
- ↑ Jansen, Clifford J. (Clifford John) The Italians of Vancouver: A Case Study of Internal Differentiation . 1981 "IL CENTRO An attempt at reconstructing events Without a doubt, the Italian centre has been the focal point of community ... Historically, the most important Italo-Canadian organization existing in"
- ↑ Germano, Giovanni Gli Italiani del Canada Occidentale : come nasce un centro comunitario = The Italians of western Canada : how a community centre is born. Florence 1977
- ↑ Kasey Wilson Vancouver Best Places - The Most Discriminating Guide to Vancouver's Restaurants, Shops, Hotels, Nightlife, Arts, Sights, and Outings 1570610916 1997 "The Italian Cultural Centre is the hub of the still-thriving Italian community, but many other Latin, Caribbean, and Asian peoples live in the area, and the stores along "the Drive" reflect this diversity"
- ↑ "Learn Italian | Il Centro Vancouver". ICC Vancouver. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ↑ "Childcare Education | Il Centro Vancouver". ICC Vancouver. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- 1 2 "Venues | Il Centro Vancouver". ICC Vancouver. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ↑ Big plans proposed for Italian Cultural Centre