Greek-Canadians

Differences between countries are always the easiest things to point out. However, did you ever stop to consider the similarities between two countries unlikely to be compared, such as Canada and Greece? Yet there are more commonalities between Canada...

The Canadian table at the annual ethnic Food-for-Good Festival in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki was a huge success this year, thanks to an overwhelming number of volunteers of all ages, who came out to help. The festival, which is hosted by the...

  An award-winning documentary covering the shocking 1918 anti-Greek riots in Toronto is to be screened free of charge to the public later this month. The Hellenic Heritage Foundation in the Canadian city will show Violent August at Canada Square Cinemas at...

There is presently an urgent request for Greek stem cell donors in Canada, especially from people whose background is from the island of Crete. If you are between the ages of 17 and 35, you can register to be a...

M.A.G.I.C. Mission -- a volunteer-led effort to help Greek children and families blighted by the economic crisis -- was founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 2012. Affected by devastating impact of Greece's economic turmoil, in March 2012 a group of volunteers...

Following Sunday's celebrations to mark Greek Independence Day in various cities throughout Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent a warm message to Greek Canadians through his personal Facebook and Twitter accounts: "Nothing like Greek Independence Day in Papineau! Thanks...

A Greek novel about a young girl during the country's 1967 coup will be the focus of a joint Greek-Canadian discussion next week in Vancouver. The Consulate General of Greece in Vancouver along with European Union National Institutes for Culture...

Nearly four decades of Greek/Canadian friendship were celebrated recently in the Greek city of Patras. A huge turnout greeted the Greek-Canadian League of Patras' annual traditional Vasilopita-cutting event this week. The event, which was held at the Astir Hotel, was attended...

Yannis Fyssas, leader and founder of Dalaras Tribute Band, grew up in Zografou, Athens, and moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada, when he was 12 years old, with his father. Growing up in Athens, Fyssas could be found sitting for hours...

  The Daughters of Penelope will be holding tryouts in London, Ontario, for their fashion show, scheduled to take place on April 22nd, 2018, in support of the London Food Bank. The tryouts which are taking place this Sunday January...