Concordia University's Hall Building was evacuated due to a loss of electricity connected to a downtown gas leak. The evacuation occurred around 1:15 p.m., and the building was expected to reopen around 3:45 p.m. but eventually reopened at 5 p.m. Power outages began around 11:30 a.m., and Hydro Québec was unable to estimate when power would return. The outage did not affect other buildings on the Sir George Williams campus.

Holy Saturday, the day before Greek Easter, is marked by the Greek Orthodox Church with commemorations of Jesus' burial and the anticipation of His resurrection. The day includes psalms and hymns about Christ's descent into Hades and the conquering of death. The Resurrection Mass takes place at midnight, followed by celebrations involving fireworks, the Holy Light, and traditional foods. The practice of cracking red-dyed eggs symbolizes Christ's resurrection and remains a strong Easter tradition in Greece.

Nikolaos Tselementes, born in 1878, is known as the 'Father' of Greek cookbooks, with his work 'Cooking and Baking Guide' being the first complete cooking guide published in Greece in 1926. Tselementes, who grew up in Athens and studied culinary arts in Vienna, worked as a chef in various embassies and expensive restaurants in the United States. He introduced modern elements to Greek cuisine, influenced by French cuisine, and created modern versions of traditional dishes. Tselementes passed away in 1958, leaving a significant impact on Greek gastronomy.

In Greece, the death toll from the H1N1 virus has reached 100 people in six weeks, with six additional deaths recently reported. The Hellenic Center for Disease Control & Prevention (KEELPNO) noted 102 new cases, including 30 children, with 92 people on support and 110 patients in high intensity care. Specialists expect the virus to decline next month and have identified the elderly, children, and teenagers as the most affected groups.