Anti-Greek Riots

Toronto’s 1918 Anti-Greek Riots: A Violent Clash in a Divided City

On August 2, 1918, as World War I neared its end and Canadian soldiers returned home to uncertain futures, tensions in Toronto erupted into a wave of violence that would leave dozens injured, businesses destroyed, and an entire immigrant...

100-Year Anniversary Commemoration of Toronto’s Anti-Greek Riots (photos)

Over 200 people attended the 100-Year Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of the 1918 Anti-Greek Riots, hosted by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) yesterday in Toronto. Those who were unable to physically attend were able to follow the event throughout the day...