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Armenian Canadian Sevaun Palvetzian to serve as UNICEF Canada’s President and CEO

UNICEF Canada’s Board of Directors announced on May 11 that Sevaun Palvetzian will serve as the organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1. Palvetzian will replace David Morley, who is stepping down after more than ...

A Toronto Armenian experience: Two brothers help others find their identity

By Sebouh Arakelian  Emotionally distant. This is a great way to describe my Armenian friends and classmates growing up and, quite honestly, until today. I was pulled out of Armenian day school after the first grade. This left me as a bit of a ...

Josh Matlow: To my friends in Toronto’s Armenian community

Below is an open letter penned by Toronto mayoral candidate Josh Matlowm dated April 27, 2023, and addressed to members of the Armenian community of Toronto. It was published in Torontohye's May 2023 issue. His letter was accompanied by this video ...

ANCT: Josh Matlow is the right choice for Toronto’s Armenian community

The Armenian National Committee of Toronto (ANCT) is endorsing Josh Matlow in his bid to be the next Mayor of Toronto. Matlow, a long-time friend of the Armenian community, has served on the Toronto City Council representing Ward 12 Toronto—St. ...

The tillers. Daniel Varuzhan

By Daniel VaruzhanTranslated by Tatul Sonentz Tillers of my village, all mighty sons of the soil,Weavers of nature’s crown with pearls of sweat.The fields’ heart beats beneath their hairy chests,And the sun’s beams swell in their broad ...

To buy or not to buy: the Shakespearean dilemma

Buying your first home can be daunting, with numerous variables and fluctuating trends to consider. This article will provide tips for first-time homebuyers and examine the current trends shaping the Canadian real estate market. Recently, the ...

Remembering the Armenian Genocide cuts across party lines

Elected representatives from all political stripes joined Toronto’s Armenian community and pointed to the parallels between the Armenian Genocide and what is happening in Artsakh today  By Rupen Janbazian Toronto’s Armenian community ...

Jasper Moss’ ‘Renaissance’ and his duty to music

By Arman Ghaloosian  When one thinks of Armenian classical music, the first name to come to mind is Aram Khachaturian. Unfortunately for most, this is where the list ends, as many are unaware of countless other Armenian composers. This was ...

Strategies for success: Relief for first-time homebuyers in Canada

By Grant Matossian Over the past 15 years, Canada's housing prices have skyrocketed, and the Canadian government has offered little to no support to tackle this persistent issue. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the average home price for Feb. ...

Are you an Armenian actor in the GTA? Auditions for new film to be held in Toronto!

Auditions for Arshile Egoyan's "Before They Joined Us" are to be held at the Armenian Youth Centre of Toronto in April Are you an aspiring actor looking for your big break? Do you want to be a part of a unique and engaging short film project? ...