Teaching religious affairs in a school often causes problems to teachers since students of different origin and religious belief have to be taught sex and marriage issues. As a result, many parents quite often disagree with what or the way the subject is being taught. At the same time, a group of conservative Christian and [...]
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Greek-Canadians of London Area Mark 29th Birthday
For some people, Greece is everywhere, no matter how far they are from their birthplace. The Greeks of Canada had a deal to make, remember the homeland and gather to talk, drink some retsina or ouzo and sing traditional Greek songs loud. A birthday party appears to be another ideal chance to party! The Greek [...]
Toronto’s Dinner-and-Movie Date With Olympia Dukakis
The Greek America Foundation is planning a special evening with Oscar award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis in Toronto, starting with a viewing of her starring role in Moonstruck, then a question-and-answer session, a private reception and private dinner for a select few. In celebration of the Toronto International Film Festival taking place, Dukakis will join her [...]
Steve Vranakis Googles His Way to Success
Greek-Canadian Steve Vranakis’ Internet-driven career has taken him a long way from his home in Vancouver. Born to Cretan parents, he left home early to travel and life changed when he bought his first Mac PC. When he discovered the potentials of the Internet, he immediately “fell in love” with this digital world. Since then, [...]
Asimakopoulos’ Fortunate Son Not So Fortunate
Montreal Greek filmmaker Tony Asimakopoulos has finished shooting his new social documentary, Fortunate Son: A Love Story, which shows scenes focused on a Greek man’s daily life: his family’s migration, an affair, drug addiction, typical Greek yelling, and over-attentive mothering. What ancient Greeks called catharsis is what the main character is searching for, to “clean [...]
Greek Candidates Running in Quebec Provincial Election
On September 4, residents of Quebec will choose among many candidates – including Greek-Canadians – in the Quebec Provincial Election. In the Laurier-Dorion province, Gerry Sklavounos, of Greek origin, is seeking to be re-elected. Sklavounos is a member of the Quebec Liberal Party. Another Greek candidate from the Liberal Party, Eleni Bakopanos, is also a [...]
