With this issue Torontohye celebrates its 20th anniversary
Since its founding in 2005, the newspaper has been a reflection of the life of the Toronto Armenian community. Two decades later, we are still here, guided by the same mission, carrying the same sense of responsibility, and committed to serving our readers. The story of our newspaper is, in many ways, the story of our community. Our pages have recorded milestones, celebrated achievements, shared concerns, and preserved memories. From the very first issue (printed on the cover of this issue; available digitally in the comments) to the redesigned and rebranded editions published today, Torontohye has remained true to its goal of being a platform for the entire community.
This journey has only been possible because of the vision and dedication of our founders. We also owe a great deal to the contributors, writers, and staff members, past and present, who have generously given their time and effort. Torontohye also belongs to the many organizations, institutions, schools, churches, and associations of our community, whose work and stories fill its pages and give it purpose. The support of our advertisers has helped make each issue possible, and the Armenian Community Centre of Toronto has been a pillar of strength as the publisher and main supporter of the publication. Above all, we are grateful to you, the readers, who continue to give meaning to every issue and every page.
There have been moments of real difficulty. The pandemic suspended our print edition for more than a year. Earlier this year, we faced the sudden closure of our longtime printing partner and had to act quickly to find a new solution. Like many community newspapers, we operate in an environment where print is often pushed aside in favour of digital. Yet each time we have been confronted with challenges, we have found ways to adapt and continue. The strength to persevere comes directly from the trust and encouragement of our community.
Torontohye will continue to serve as the tangible history of the Toronto Armenian community, a place where values, traditions, and achievements are preserved and shared. We remain committed to producing original content that reflects the daily lives, struggles, and successes of our readers. We are here to serve, and we will continue to serve.
Thank you for keeping us going. ֎
