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Bitter End for Greek Soccer Fans in Toronto

Soccer fans in Greektown in Toronto were sad the night of June 29, after the elimination of the Greek national team from the rest of the World Cup. After a close game, Costa Rica beat Greece in the penalty shoot out and Greece's...

The History of Greek Immigrants in Toronto

"Memory and Migration: A History of Greek Immigrants in Toronto," an exhibition organized by the Greek Canadian History Project, took place on May 12-17 at Toronto City Hall. The exhibition was the highlight of Greek Heritage week, celebrating 150 years of...

Greek Composer Honored by Toronto’s Hellenic Heritage Foundation

The internationally acclaimed Greek Canadian composer, Christos Hatzis, will be honored by Toronto's Hellenic Heritage Foundation with the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2014. The awarding ceremony will be held on June 6, 2014.  Hatzis was born in Volos, central Greece where he...

Greek Photographers Exhibition in Toronto

The exhibition, entitled Identity, is organized by the Greek America Foundation during Greek Film & Foto Week (GFFW) in Toronto, Canada. The event is part of Scotiabank Festival, the largest photography festival in the world which takes place from...

Traditional Greek Costumes Fashion Show in Toronto

One hundred and ten people of all ages will be dressing up in traditional Greek costumes this Sunday to take part in the celebration of the Greek Community of Toronto that will be held in Polymenakion Cultural Centre, on...

Greek Community of Toronto Celebrates Greek National Independence Day

A parade celebrating Greek National Independence Day will take to the streets Sunday, March 23, at noon starting at Eastern High School. The event will be held during the weekend. In addition to the parade, a gala is to take...

Denis Dimitrakopoulos: The Guru of the Parking Lot Business

Greek expat Denis Dimitrakopoulos is the owner of the Metro Parking in London, Canada. He recently spoke to The London Free Press about his life and his success. Mr. Dimitrakopoulos immigrated to Canada from Greece with his family 45 years...

Toronto’s Greek Community Celebrates 150 Years with Theatrical Plays

The Greek Community of Toronto celebrates 150 years of operation, by putting on two theatrical plays featuring the groups “Nefeli” and “Ellinakia” (Little Greeks). The group "Nefeli," under the guidance of director Nancy Athan-Milonas, will present an adaptation of "Lysistrata"...

Traditional Christmas Holidays for Canada’s Greek Diaspora

The most important day of Christianity was celebrated with glory by Canada’s Greek Diaspora, despite the inclement weather with stormy winds and heavy snowfall in parts of Ontario, where electricity has not yet been restored. Some churches in Montreal and...

Greeks Among Many Involved in International Pedophile Ring

It may sound unbelievable, but clergymen, teachers, doctors, nurses and members of foster families are among 348 people arrested globally, and accused of belonging in a pedophilia ring. After investigations--which lasted 3 years and were conducted in 50 countries--the...