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Farewell Banquet for Archbishop Apostolos Set for September 8 in Garfield
Archbishop Elpidophoros and the Metropolis of New Jersey Council will host the September 8 gathering at The Venetian before Apostolos’ September 19 enthronement in Toronto.
Greece Moves to Reopen Toronto Education Office for Greek-Language Schools
Greece is moving to restore a Toronto-based education coordinator after oversight of the office was handled from New York beginning in 2021.
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Elected Archbishop of Canada
His election opens a leadership transition in the Greek Orthodox metropolis serving Greater Philadelphia and the mid-Atlantic.
Pontian Youth Gather in Toronto for 17th Annual Synapantema
Synapantema 2026, the 17th Annual Pan-Pontian Youth Convention USA-Canada, will bring Pontian youth organizations to Toronto from June 19 to 21.
Hells Angels in Greece: Why a Biker Rally Became a Security Story
A Hells Angels rally near Igoumenitsa brought tourism, arrests, police attention, and deeper questions about the club’s growing presence in Greece.
The Onassis Yacht Christina O Is for Sale Again, but Its Value Goes Beyond Steel
Aristotle Onassis’s legendary yacht Christina O is for sale at a reduced price. Its story runs from World War II to Churchill, Kennedy, Maria Callas, Jackie Kennedy, and Greek shipping history.
A Month to Be Seen: Canada Debates Hellenic Heritage Recognition
As Canada considers making March a national Hellenic Heritage Month, the debate highlights familiar questions of visibility and belonging for diaspora communities.
The Greek-Canadian Behind Germany’s Rise in Women’s Basketball
Greek-Canadian coach Lisa Thomaidis led Germany’s women’s basketball team to its first Olympic Games and earned respect across Europe before returning to Canada.
The Forgotten Pogrom: Toronto’s Anti-Greek Riot of 1918
In August 1918, Toronto saw its largest riot when thousands of veterans and civilians attacked the Greek community. Over three days, Greek businesses were vandalized, many people were injured, and families were displaced.
A Little Bit Of Greece Right Here, Toronto’s Greektown
Right about now, many of us are longing for a vacation to Greece, but can’t get away or flights may be just too expensive. A visit to Toronto’s famed Greek town, offers a taste of…
