Greek-Canadian
Canada
Sun-Kissed Flavours Make Their Way From Blog to Cookbook
While Toronto’s own Peter Minaki is the latest blogger to transition to the more traditional printed platform, what makes the soon-to-be-launched “Everything Mediterranean” (2nd Edition) cookbook even more of an achievement, is the fact that the author’s suitors hail...
Canada
Bon Jovi Tour: Greek-Canadian Phil X to Replace Richie Sambora
While rumor has it that Richie Sambora might be fired from Bon Jovi after 30 years, Greek-Canadian guitarist Phil X (Phil Xenidis) takes his place on the 2013 Bon Jovi world tour.
In 2011 Xenidis performed with the world famous...
Canada
New Initiative to Document History of Canada’s Greek Immigrants
The Greek Canadian History Project (GCHP) is an initiative designed and committed to identifying, acquiring, digitizing, preserving, and providing access to primary source materials which reflect the experiences of Canada’s Greek immigrants and their descendants. The collected sources, currently...
Business
13-Year-Old Greek Canadian Opens Store to Help Girls
Body Bijou founder, thirteen year old Linda Manziaris combined her passion for jewelry design and a desire to help vulnerable young women to create Body Bijou, an online jewelry store with a mission to make a difference.
Body Bijou donates...
Canada
Greek-Canadian John Lioudakis Still Missing
John Lioudakis, a Greek-Canadian who has been missing after he vacationed in Mazatlan, Mexico is still to be found. The Toronto Police Service had issued a missing report on June 21st asking the public to help locate John.
John Lioudakis,...
Canada
Taste of Danforth Tries World Records For Zorba and Yogurt
Toronto's Taste of the Danforth festival, which runs August 9-11, is set to attempt two Guinness World Records over the weekend, involving Sirtaki dancing and yogourt.
This year the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and the records if achieved will...
Hollywood
Actress Marie Avgeropoulos Begins Filming on ‘Tracers’
Greek-Canadian actress Marie Avgeropoulos has begun filming "Tracers" with "Twilight"'s Taylor Lautner.
On-location in New York City, the actors were seen together on and off the set while "Tracers" is shooting in the area. Avgeropoulos plays Nikki in the action...
Canada
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Donates $1 million to York U
University students from Greece can hope for a better tomorrow, thanks to a $1 million donation to York University from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. This generous gift will support exchange students from Greek universities pursuing studies at York U.
“With...
Canada
Stroumboulopoulos Comes to CNN in Summer 2013
The man who has brought smart, savvy conversations to Canadian television audiences in his signature interview program for nearly a decade will bring his unique brand of intimate, insightful talk to CNN.
George Stroumboulopoulos says he doesn’t just ask questions...
Canada
Dear Greece – Why Do You Discourage Good Intentions and Attack Positive Initiatives?
Georgios (George) Stroumboulis, the Greek-Canadian creator of the reality TV show Hellenic Home Hunting, responds to recent criticism he received by the Greek media and explains his intentions behind the show.
By Georgios Stroumboulis* - There is a saying in...