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Province Publishes Article on Greek Diet
An article entitled “Gluten Free Greek and 6 key ingredients in a Greek kitchen,” written by journalist Samantha McLeod, was published in one of western Canada’s most popular newspapers, Province.
The article which included photographs and an original dialogue between...
Canada
Greek Mayor of Thessaloniki Apologizes for Vandalism of Inukshuk Monument
Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris apologized for the vandalism of a Canadian monument at an event held at the Thessaloniki archeological museum in Northern Greece. The event marked the official launch of a major new exhibit on ancient Greece that...
Art
Greek-Canadian Artist Donates Painting for Marcus Cirillo Support
Greek-Canadian artist Katerina Mertikas has donated a painting to be reproduced in order to raise money for Marcus Cirillo's trust fund. Marcus is the son of Nathan Cirillo who was slain in a terror attack while standing sentry at...
Canada
New Ambassador of Greece Sends Message to Greeks of Canada
“Greeks abroad are the extension of Hellenism, far beyond the demarcated geographical borders of our country,” said the new Ambassador of Greece, George Markantonatos, the new Ambassador of Greece in Ottawa, Canada.
After taking office, Markantonatos stated that the members...
Canada
Greek Community in Canada Celebrates “Oxi” Day
For yet another year, the Greek community of Montreal celebrated the “Oxi” national day with brilliance and mass participation on Sunday. Doxology for those who gave their life in the Albanian Front took place in Saint George Cathedral by...
Canada
Greek Singer Nana Mouskouri in Toronto Charity Event
World-famous Greek singer Nana Mouskouri will perform at a glamorous gala entitled "An Unforgettable Evening" that will be held on October 23 in Toronto. The event will launch the cooperation between ELPIDA Children's Oncology Unit in Greece and Canadian SickKids...
Canada
Canada’s ‘Little Greece’
With a Greek population constantly on the rise, the area of Manitoba in Canada has become a "little Greece." In the last year alone, 50 Greek families have migrated to Manitoba in search of a more prosperous life. The total number of Greeks...
Canada
Canada-Greece Partnership for Paediatric Cancer Initiative
SickKids in Toronto has started a new partnership with the Oncology Department of Aghia Sofia Children's Hospital in Athens, which aims to help transform the latter into a "Centre of Excellence" capable of meeting the needs of paediatric cancer...
Canada
Greek-Canadian Businessman Sued Over Church Deal
Toronto-based newspaper “The Star" published an extensive article regarding the legal battle between a Greek-Canadian community group in Mississauga and businessman Gerry Farantatos.
The Greek-Canadian Community of Peel and Halton is suing Farantatos, his construction company and his non-profit institution for breaching...
Canada
Naomi Klein Talks About Meeting with Alexis Tsipras in Athens
Naomi Klein's book “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate” is expected to hit US bookstores tomorrow. In excerpts published in NATION magazine, the Canadian writer talked about a meeting she had with Alexis Tsipras in Athens.
“At the time, Tsipras’...