Spyros Trigazis was born in 1943 and spent his early years in Pyrgos. After serving in the army, he emigrated, arriving first in Ottawa before settling in Toronto. He worked at the Frontenac Arms Hotel and later owned and operated two taverns that featured live music and entertainment. Though he briefly returned to Greece, he returned to Canada and remained largely detached from the broader Greek community.
[00:00:20] His childhood and his father’s deployment to Asia Minor
[00:03:25] Moving to Pyrgos
[00:04:14] Joining the Greek Army’s Corps of Engineers
[00:10:20] Deciding to migrate
[00:11:18] His family story and his grandfather’s livestock
[00:15:47] His experience in the army and returning to Pyrgos
[00:19:49] Deciding to migrate and meeting his wife
[00:25:03] The migration process and arriving in Ottawa
[00:30:21] Trying to find a job in Toronto
[00:35:00] His job at Frontenac Arms Hotel
[00:44:00] Winning a lottery drawing and going to Las Vegas
[00:55:19] Bringing relatives and meeting people at work
[00:57:07] Not being in close contact with other Greeks
[01:00:00] His sister’s migration to Canada
[01:05:06] His return to Greece for 6 months
[01:09:18] Returning to Canada due to illness
[01:10:29] Owning two taverns in Toronto
[01:14:14] Running the taverns, shows, and music
[01:18:50] His children, Greek School, and visiting Greece
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