The Scapegoat Carnivale Theater of writer and actor Andrew Apergis will perform on stage at the English speaking Centaur Theater in Montreal with the work “Μιdιa” of Euripides. It is translated by Greek Canadean artist Joseph Shragge. The play will be directed by Alison Darcy and Andrew Apergis. It will contain original music of Brian Lipson and [...]
Conference Board of Canada Reveals New Study: Immigrants Boost Canadian Innovation
According to a new study by the Conference Board of Canada, immigrants can help boost innovation in Canada, which currently is lagging behind other developed nations. “Immigrants tend to be motivated individuals willing to take risks in search of greater opportunities, which should predispose them to be innovative,” said Diana MacKay, Director of Education and Health. MacKay [...]
Fire Destroys Le Gourmet Grec Restaurant in Montreal
A fire destroyed a Greek restaurant in the Plateau during the night. 50 firefighters were called to the three story building that houses Le Gourmet Grec Restaurant at Hotel de Ville and Prince Arthur when the fire began around 2 a.m. Friday morning. The fire was a block away from the site of a fire [...]
Greek Canadian Fraggedaki Runs for Municipal Adviser
Maria Fraggedaki will be taking part in the upcoming 2010 Municipal elections. Maria is a Municipal Adviser candidate in the region of Ward 29 – Toronto – Danforth Ave. She aspires to be the first Greek politician in the Town Hall. Born to Cretan parents, Maria grew up in the East York region and learned Greek in Toronto’s Greek schools. [...]
Toronto Holds Event in Honor of Greek Sea Bass & Sea Bream
The Consulate General of Greece Dimitris Azemopoulos, the Trade Commissioner Christos Gribas, and the Federation of Greek Mariculture hosted a unique event at Toronto’s swanky Palais Royale Ballroom on Friday, October 1st, 2010. The event was intended to boost the appreciation and awareness of the Greek Sea bass and sea bream. The fish were shipped [...]
BB Founder Lazaridis Announces New PlayBook
A new high technology tablet computer was presented by the Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM) who is manufactured by Blackberry. It was founded and run by Greek Canadian Mike Lazaridis. The Blackberry PlayBook which weighs 400 grams, throws down the gauntlet on Apple’s iPad and hopes to establish Blackberry to the expanding market of a new [...]
2010 Marks Most Successful Year for Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
More than 20,000 runners took to the streets in perfect weather conditions along Toronto’s lakeshore today for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM). The marathon raised more than $2.7 million dollars. Several course records were broken, including the four fastest men and women’s times ever on Canadian soil. 2010 marks the most successful year in [...]
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05 / 24 Torch Relay For Ottawa Marathon
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05 / 24 Meimarakis’ Official Visit to Canada
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05 / 23 Quebec Honors Nana Mouskouri
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05 / 18 DEKA Awards For Montreal’s Greeks
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05 / 15 Greek Ambassador Meets with CTC President
