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CTV News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Opa! Halifax Greek Fest celebrates 38 years
The Halifax Greek Festival kicks-off a four-day celebration of food, culture and fun. The 38th annual Greek Fest is set to kick off in Halifax this weekend. Natasha Compton, who is part of the Greek Fest organizing team, says volunteers have been hard at work preparing to welcome guests. 'The sun is here, and we have been busy prepping souvlaki, donair, 100 trays of baklava,' she says. Compton says there will be three new things for festivalgoers to experience this year. 'We have a Greek pastitsio plate, so that is a type of Greek lasagna. It's layers of noodles. hamburger, meat sauce, cheese – it's all very delicious with a Greek salad, cheese stuffed spinach puffs, a souvlaki. Enough food to feed a family, for sure,' says Compton. 'Then we have a lovely wine tasting that's happening on Sunday at 1:00 with Costa Ellis, who is the owner of Ela! and a sommelier.' Halifax Greek Fest preview There's also new island dance performances on this year's festival schedule. 'We have over 100 members of the group, and we're going to show you dances from the islands, from the mainland, modern tavern dancing,' says dancer Yanni Karmas. 'We're also going to be showcasing a new island set this year from the Romiosyni Dance Group.' Compton says the best thing about the festival is that it is a true family affair. 'We've got, you know, almost 350 families who work together to make this festival happen. We have students and dancers from the age of five to 30 who are participating this weekend and who just really want to showcase their culture and their dance,' she says. Overall, the goal of the festival is to showcase the Greek hospitality. 'Bring your family, bring your friends,' says Compton. 'We want everyone to come down, enjoy the great food… and maybe learn a dance or two.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
3 years later, Hoffman Triangle murder remains unsolved
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On June 10, 2022, around 3:30 in the morning, New Orleans police were called to the 2800 block of South Roman Street where they found a man shot to death. Three years later, the unsolved murder is the latest case to roll on the Wheel of Justice. The victim was identified as Michael Steward. CrimeStoppers continues to offer a $2,500 reward in the case for information that leads to an arrest and indictment of a suspect. NOPD: Golf cart stolen from Greek Fest grounds To see the latest Wheel of Justice report, watch the video at the top of this story. If you can help catch the killer, call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111. You don't have to reveal your name or testify in court, and you could be eligible to earn a cash reward. So far, more than 475 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of House says 330 immigrants arrested in L.A. since Friday Fish tale: Louisiana man hauls in over 350 pound swordfish in the Gulf See the suspects: 2 crimes, 2 suspects, same day, same Algiers street Air India plane with 244 aboard crashes after takeoff; no known survivors What to know about the new 'Nimbus' COVID variant Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
See the suspects: 2 crimes, 2 suspects, same day, same Algiers street
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is trying to close two crimes that happened on the same day and on the same street in Algiers. The cases are the latest ones to roll on the Wheel of Justice. The first crime happened around 5:20 in the morning on June 5 at the Olive Branch Cafe in the 5100 block of General De Gaulle Drive. The NOPD released security camera footage that shows a man kick an opening in the front door and enter. 3 years later, Hoffman Triangle murder remains unsolved According to workers, the thief tried to steal money from the cash register but couldn't, so he left with only a soft drink while causing hundreds of dollars in damage. The second crime, also on June 5, happened around 5:00 that evening at a business in the 3500 block of the same street, about a mile and a half away. In that case, police say 35-year-old Denzil Bush entered the business without authorization and stole property. Police said the cases are not connected. NOPD: Golf cart stolen from Greek Fest grounds To see the latest Wheel of Justice report, watch the video at the top of this story. If you have information that could help police close either case, call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111. You don't have to reveal your name or testify in court and you could be eligible to earn a cash reward. So far, more than 475 people have been booked after their cases rolled on the Wheel of House says 330 immigrants arrested in L.A. since Friday Fish tale: Louisiana man hauls in over 350 pound swordfish in the Gulf See the suspects: 2 crimes, 2 suspects, same day, same Algiers street Air India plane with 244 aboard crashes after takeoff; no known survivors What to know about the new 'Nimbus' COVID variant Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Tractor trailer falls into Metairie canal
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A tractor trailer fell into a canal in Metairie on Wednesday, June 4. The trailer fell at Labarre Road and West Esplanade Avenue. New Orleans fire crews respond to Carrollton two-alarm structure fire Details are limited at this time. WGNO crews arrived at the scene around noon. This is a developing story. Stay with WGNO as we learn blocks Democratic effort to combat Pentagon renaming of USNS Harvey Milk President Trump rolls out new travel ban Coastal Isolated Showers & Storms for Thursdays along with triple digit Heat Index Island Strong Music Festival returning to Grand Isle NOPD: Golf cart stolen from Greek Fest grounds Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigates in-custody death
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating an in-custody death on Thursday, June 5. The JPSO reported that a male inmate experienced a medical emergency on Wednesday and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Thursday morning. Tractor trailer falls into Metairie canal JPSO officials said an autopsy will determine the cause of death. Additional information was not blocks Democratic effort to combat Pentagon renaming of USNS Harvey Milk President Trump rolls out new travel ban Coastal Isolated Showers & Storms for Thursdays along with triple digit Heat Index Island Strong Music Festival returning to Grand Isle NOPD: Golf cart stolen from Greek Fest grounds Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
