Category : Cultural Heritage


Greek Independence Marked at Ottawa's National Gallery

The Embassy of Greece hosted a special event at the National Gallery of Canada to commemorate the 205th anniversary of Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire, highlighting cultural heritage and diplomatic ties.

Possible Skeleton of Musketeer d'Artagnan Found in Netherlands

Archaeologists in the Netherlands have discovered a skeleton that could be linked to Charles de Batz de Castelmore d'Artagnan, the historical figure who inspired the legendary musketeer. The find has sparked excitement among historians and literary enthus

Iranians in Edmonton Mark Nowruz Amid War Tensions

Members of Edmonton's Iranian community gathered at Churchill Square on March 22, 2026, to celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz, finding joy and unity despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Quebec Funds $600K for Montreal's Irish Monument Park

The Quebec government has pledged $600,000 to support the preservation and development of Montreal's Irish Monument park, home to the Black Rock memorial honoring 6,000 Irish immigrants who died in the 1840s.

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz After Exile

For the first time since their displacement, Syrian Kurds have returned to their village of Basuta in Afrin to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with traditional torch-lit ceremonies.

1938: McPherson Warns Vancouver of Armageddon

On March 20, 1938, controversial evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson told 3,000 followers in Vancouver that Armageddon was imminent as war loomed in Europe, predicting a final battle between God and evil.

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