(Oct. 2) Promoting Apulian excellence in the wine, food and cultural sector in Western Canada, in line with the internationalization strategies of the “Sistema Puglia”. This is the aim of the Autumn Festival 2014, which will be held in Vancouver from October 8 to 11. The event is organized by the Associazione Culturale Pugliese of British Columbia, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver, the Regione Puglia (Department of Welfare – Puglia in the world) and with companies from Apulia. “The event – according to the Servizio Pugliesi nel Mondo – in addition to being a meeting place of people from Apulia in West Canada, is an important gathering place for the whole Apulian and Italian community.” The Associazione Culturale Pugliese of British Columbia has been working for years to bring the genuine food and wine Made in Puglia and this year will also offer a scientific follow-up meeting p with Dr. Simona D’Amore, researcher at the IRCCS Oncology Hospital of Bari. Culture, science, innovation and music: a fusion to identify Apulia, known in North America as the Southern California. (Red)