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My name is Sarkis

By Herag Hamboyan My father was a stereotypical immigrant. He had to work hard to fit in. He had to work hard to make ends meet. He wanted to prove that not only could he survive living in this new world, but he could excel in it. And he had ...

Act now: Artsakh is on the brink of genocide

The recent tragic death of 40-year-old Artsakh native K. Hovhannisyan, a victim of chronic malnutrition and extreme protein-energy deficiency, serves as a haunting testament to the perilous situation that has enveloped the region. The relentless ...

Navigating a cooling market with a growing inventory

The Toronto real estate market has been on a rollercoaster ride, experiencing a volcanic start to the year with rapidly increasing interest rates. However, recent trends indicate that the market is cooling down, with more buyers hitting the pause ...
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From AYF Simon Zavarian to ANCA Leo Sarkisian

By Artur Shekyan, ANCA Leo Sarkisian Summer Intern 2023 As a child, I always believed I would devote my time and energy to sports. I even envisioned a future career in the sports industry. But as I grew older, I realized that I had a far more ...

In defiance of oppression: Our goddaughter’s wedding in Artsakh and why we can’t attend

By Rupen Janbazian My wife Araz and I were supposed to be in Stepanakert, Artsakh, today to celebrate our goddaughter Sirun and the love of her life, David, on their special day. We eagerly looked forward to witnessing their union and sharing in ...

Letter to the editor: Thank you for the meaningful tribute

Dear Editor, I want to share my experience attending the remarkable celebration of the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first group of the Georgetown Boys to Cedarvale Farm, now known as Cedarvale Park, in Georgetown, Ontario. The event ...

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 ...
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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 ...

Բացօթեայ թանգարանին փողոցներուն մէջ

Վահէ Թղլեան Հաշուուած օրեր մնացեր էին Հայաստան գտնուելուս, շուտով պիտի վերադառնայի Գանատա, երբ Գիւմրիի «Հայբուսակ» համալսարանի հրա...

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 ...