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Greeks from Laval and Montreal gather for Independence Day festivities

Visiting Greek gov’t officials credited for their country’s rejuvenated economy Rising optimism over the Hellenic Republic’s rejuvenated economy, as well as signs of increased cooperation...

Laval and Montreal officials commemorate Greek Independence Day

Dignitaries gather at Laval Cenotaph to celebrate Hellenic freedom and Greek war vets Elected officials from three levels of government gathered at the Veterans’ Cenotaph...

Tamil community celebrates Heritage Month

Justin Trudeau among officials expressing support for Tamil people’s struggle Elected officials from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and...

Part 1 of The Laval News’ look back at 2023

While the Covid pandemic was mostly over, economic uncertainty still lay ahead Although it may sound like somewhat of a cliché, ‘Out of the frying...

Montreal’s Hellenics mark 83 years since Greece said ‘Ohi’ to fascism

The WWII Axis powers first ran into serious resistance in 1940 in Greece Patriotic Greeks from all over Montreal joined elected officials from across the...

Royal Canadian Legion Chomedey branch launches poppy campaign for Remembrance Day

Members and supporters of the Royal Canadian Legion's Branch 251 (Chomedey) gathered at the veterans' hall on Curé Labelle Blvd. last week to open...

A lively local celebration for Quebec’s Fête nationale and St-Jean Baptiste

Among the special guests were Mayor Stéphane Boyer and other elected officials The sprawling and historic grounds outside Église Saint-Martin – the spiritual heart of...

Greeks show pride at 2023 Independence Day Gala

Greece received recognition as an independent nation in 1832 Hundreds of patriotic Greek Montrealers converged on the Hellenic Community Centre in Montreal’s Côte des Neiges...

Tamil community celebrates launch of Tamil Heritage Month

Federal elected officials among the guests at festive Château Royal event For a fifth consecutive year, more than 40 organizations again came together to celebrate...

Laval retirees donate more than $404,000 to Centraide

In their 24th annual campaign, retired City of Laval employees raised and donated more than $400,000 for Centraide of Greater Montreal. The money was gathered...