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Planting trees from the diaspora with the Armenia Tree Project

By Armen Poladian We have to leave the earth in a better state than we found it–if not for us, for our children’s children. I always hear myself saying this, especially after graduating from the University of Waterloo in 2015 with a Bachelor ...

Canada’s highest key interest rate since 2001: How will it impact the market?

By Ani Imastounian The Bank of Canada has recently implemented a quarter percent hike in its key interest rate, signaling a potential series of rate hikes in the near future. This decision comes as a response to an unexpectedly hot housing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Musical minds: A conversation with composer Serouj Kradjian

By Dr. Araxie Altounian Musical minds is a conversation series with established, talented Armenian musicians with a Canadian connection who contribute to Armenian musical culture in innovative ways and build bridges between the Armenian diaspo...

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 ...

Armadi Tsayn: A fusion of traditional melodies and modern flair hits Toronto this month

The ensemble will play at The Oud & the Fuzz on May 26 and at DROM Taberna on May 27 Prepare to embark on a musical journey as Armadi Tsayn takes the stage in Toronto this month. This contemporary folk ensemble, founded by Alek Surenian and ...