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AGBU Toronto Innovation Studios: Unleashing the potential of creators and innovators

 By Arman Ghaloosian The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) of Toronto will soon launch its new initiative for students between 11 and 18. Innovation Studios will combine elements of Armenian culture with STEAM education and draw from ...
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The Archdeacon Manuel Shehirian Library opens in Toronto

 The St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church's Archdeacon Manuel Shehirian Library officially opened on Jan. 29, a year after the passing of the Church's first Deacon and Choirmaster.  Master of Ceremonies Subdeacon Armen Artin welcomed guests and ...
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Canada’s Foreign Affairs Committee hears testimony on Artsakh blockade

 The House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development convened two meetings on Azerbaijan’s ongoing blockade of Artsakh on Jan. 25. “This was a historic achievement, considering that for the first time, it ...
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Strategies for success: Take advantage of the Canada Housing Benefit

 By Grant Matossian Welcome to my new monthly column in Torontohye! Here, I will be writing about current trends in taxation, passing along helpful information, and identifying programs you can take advantage of while preparing your tax returns ...
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Toronto’s Armenians protest Azerbaijan’s ongoing blockade of Artsakh 

 A group of demonstrators gathered at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday calling for the immediate opening of the only road that connects Artsakh to Armenia. The road has been blocked for the 12th straight day by a group of Azerbaijanis ...
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Short take: Kradjian wows in long-overdue return to the Yerevan stage 

 The multitalented Toronto-Armenian Serouj Kradjian's return to the Yerevan stage was 16 years in the making—but most in attendance on Dec. 11 will surely say it was worth the wait. Kradjian and a group of local musicians (Rey De Reyes Tigran, ...
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‘Armenia Meets Dominicana’ wows Toronto crowd

 By Daron Halajian The Hamazkayin Theatre came to life with eclectic sounds and vibrant colours on Friday, Oct. 21, as hundreds gathered at the Armenian Youth Centre to witness a unique fusion of the music of two distinct nations—the Dominican ...
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Canada to open consulate in Yerevan; Will be open to the public as of Dec. 15

 Global Affairs Canada announced today that it will officially open a consulate in Yerevan. Alison LeClaire, Ambassador of Canada to Armenia, made the announcement in Yerevan, where Canada is marking through various events the 30th anniversary ...
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Candlelight vigil held in Toronto in memory of soldiers killed in 2020 Artsakh War 

 The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF Canada) Toronto Simon Zavarian chapter held a candlelight vigil at the Armenian Community Centre's courtyard on Nov. 9, 2022, in memory of the fallen heroes of the 2020 Artsakh War. Hundred of members of the ...
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POM is back! Gear up for the 15th annual Pomegranate Film Festival!

 Hamazkayin Toronto’s 15th Pomegranate Film Festival (POM) is back, following a two-year hiatus of in-person screenings due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival, which will take place Nov. 7-13, will offer a hybrid experience with a combina...
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