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Greek Canadian Artist Katherine Filippeos Brings Joy with New Christmas Song
Katherine Filippeos, a Greek-Canadian musician based in Athens, has released a beautiful new Christmas song called "King of Kings," perfect for bringing joy and reflection this holiday season.
The heart-warming song provides a much-needed dose of peace and hope for...
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Meet the Greek-Canadian Miss Teenage Toronto Who Is Following Her Passion and Making a Difference
Greek-Canadian Alexia Antonio has won the title of Miss Teenage Toronto, so now she is off to the next competition -- as a Finalist for Miss Teenage Canada which is taking place on August 13, 2017!
Alexia is the epitome...
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Senator Leo Housakos Celebrated With Portrait Unveiling at the Hall of Honour in Centre Block
Senator Leo Housakos took his place in history on June 7 at the unveiling of a portrait commemorating his tenure as Speaker of the Senate during some of the Red Chamber’s most tumultuous times.
“Dear friends, I thank you all...
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Greek Wine Road Show Attracts Significant Interest in North America
Greek wines attracted significant interest during a road show of Greek winemakers in North America May 2-16, organized by the Greek Wine Federation.
The road show completed 10 wine tasting and educational workshops with a long waiting list for Greek...
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Ten Greeks in Montreal Awarded DEKA Recognition
Ten Deka Awards from the Hellenic Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal have been given to individuals of Greek heritage who are business owners in greater Montreal for their contributions to the community.
The awards gala took place at Le Windsor in...
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The Greek Genocide Formally Recognized by Montreal City Council
On Monday night the Montreal city council announced that they adopted a declaration to acknowledge the Greek Genocide which occurred during and after WWI from 1914-1923 against the Pontic Greeks by the Ottoman Empire. There were several members of Montreal’s...
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Attend the Toronto Screening of Greek Film Sensation ‘Worlds Apart’
Toronto is getting ready to screen the sensational Greek hit "Worlds Apart". The public screening of the award-winning film is thanks to the Greek America Foundation, which is proud to host Toronto’s only theatrical release of the smash hit.
The screening of...
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Three Greek Destinations Listed as Top Economical Honeymoon Spots
According to the Canada-based Flightnetwork site, three Greek destinations have made it onto its list of "22 of the World’s Best Honeymoon Destinations for Under 3,500 (CAD)".
The destinations include some of the most popular romantic places that tourists like...
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Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Grants ‘A Taste of Greece’ Festival $15,000
A Taste of Greece in London, Ontario Canada has been granted $15,000 from the provincial government.
The funding will go towards the festivities of the three-day event which includes traditional Greek food, products, live music and live dancing.
The event is...
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The 2017 Montreal Greek Film Festival Is Back and Better Than Ever!
The Montreal Greek Film Festival (MGFF) is back and is an event that you do not want to miss. There will be many well-known and unforgettable Greek films that you can watch in screenings as well as other events that you...