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Egoyan’s ‘Seven Veils’ to Premiere at TIFF

TORONTO—The prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has made an exciting addition to its 48th lineup with the world premiere of Atom Egoyan's highly anticipated film, “Seven Veils.” This marks Egoyan's impressive 18th title to ...

July 20, 2023

Unleashing the power of mentorship: arMentor is revolutionizing university transitions for Armenian students

By Khatchig AnteblianAs a university student, it is easy to become caught up in your academic and social life. Balancing work and studies is challenging enough, and finding time for oneself is even harder. However, for one 21-year-old science ...

July 14, 2023

Centennial anniversary of Georgetown Boys’ arrival commemorated at historic site

Descendants, dignitaries, and community organizations join in celebrating a historic humanitarian act and reflecting on the enduring legacy of the Georgetown Boys Georgetown, Ontario—On Saturday, June 24, Armenian Canadians from Southern ...

June 26, 2023

Commemorating the legacy of the Georgetown Boys 100 years on

Georgetown, Ontario—On Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., the Armenian communities of Ontario will gather at Cedarvale Park (181 Main St. S., Georgetown, Ontario) to mark the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Georgetown Boys. This momentous ...

June 23, 2023

Two screenings of ‘Aurora’s Sunrise’ to take place in Toronto in June

The Zoryan Institute will host two screenings of the award-winning animated film “Aurora's Sunrise” at York Cinemas on Friday, June 16, 2023, at seven and 7:30 p.m. The film tells the story of the survival of a 14-year-old girl who lost ...

June 14, 2023

Learning, networking, personal growth: ARS ICE hosts seminar in Toronto

On the morning of May 27, 2023, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Inspire+Connect+Empower committee (ARS ICE committee) hosted a captivating seminar that united over 50 women from the Toronto Armenian community. The event aimed to provide an ...

June 13, 2023

Exploring the fascinating journey of brain development: ARS hosts “The brain story”

By Dr. Ani Hasserjian On Friday, May 12, 2023, Valerie D’Pavia delivered a captivating lecture titled “The brain story" at the Armenian Community Centre of Toronto. Organized by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Toronto Roubina chapter's ...

June 13, 2023

ARS Armenian Private School’s track and field team earns six medals

By Coach Sam Manougian On May 10, the ARS Armenian Private School Kololian Elementary track and field team participated in the SSAF (Small Schools Athletic Federation) track and field meet at York University. Over 40 schools were represented in ...

June 12, 2023

Local talents inspire: ‘The art of filmmaking and performance’ panel held at AGBU Toronto

By Anna Maria Moubayed On Friday, May 12, AGBU Toronto hosted a panel discussion entitled "The art of filmmaking and performance.” The two-hour, capacity-crowd event showcased the outstanding talents of Armenian creators and artists in ...

June 8, 2023

When, where, and how to vote in the biggest by-election in Canadian history

By Harout Manougian On Monday, June 26, 2023, Torontonians will take part in the biggest by-election in Canadian history as they elect a new mayor. While by-elections have historically had lower voter turnout than general elections, they have ...

June 2, 2023