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Greek Community Hosts Event “Macedonia:The Historical Truth”

The Greek Community of Montreal in cooperation with the Greek Congress of Quebec, the Macedonian Association “Alexander the Great”, the union “Vogatsiaton Kastorias” and the Pontian Association of Montreal “Efxinos Pontos” hosted an event yesterday under the title “Macedonia: The Historical Truth”. The event aimed at presenting archaeological, historical, and geographical evidence that Macedonia of [...]

Montreal Greek Film Festival Closes with Screening of Documentary About Roza Eskenazy

Montreal celebrated the closing of the Montreal Greek Film Festival with the screening of an exceptional film, a Greek-Israeli co-production ‘My Sweet Canary’ about the life of Roza Eskenazy, tracing the life and career of the ultimate Greek rembetiko singer Roza Eskenazy (1895-1980). The screening also was the film’s North American premiere at Rialto cinema. [...]

3rd Montreal Greek Film Festival

The Montreal Greek Film Festival is returning with a better than ever 3rd edition of recent and classic Greek cinema from October 28th to November 3rd.

Inaugural CEGA Awards to Celebrate Excellence in Greek Achievement

The CEGA Awards were created to Celebrate Excellence in Greek Achievement. They have been conceived within the inspiration of honoring top achievement by Canadians of Greek decent.

Three Greek Movies at the 35th International Film Festival in Montreal

The 35th Montreal International Film Festival opens with the participation of three films of Greek co-production. The short film ”A Perfect Day” by director Evris Papanikolas tells the story of a meeting of three odd couples at a gas station, two boys travelling in a stolen boat, two drunk women, and two police officers who make virtual war with their arms, waiting to wash their cars. Papanikolas originates from Egypt and comes from the [...]

GreekFest a Salute to Ottawa’s Rich Community, 80,000 People Expected to Visit 11-Day Festival

Ottawa’s annual GreekFest is on in full swing, celebrating that country’s culture and food and letting anyone who loves celebrations to live a day the Greek way. The festival offers 11 full days of events, with an estimated 80,000 people expected to attend, according to festival chairman Jim Reklitis. GreekFest takes place daily on the [...]