Shahrvand serves as an important link to the Farsi language community's sense of heritage, family and tradition. It provides a primary source of news

Almost 30% of Ontario's population and close to 50% of Torontonians are first generation immigrants. As one of the fastest growing immigrant populations in Ontario, the Farsi speaking community, represent a large and important segment of this typically Canadian ethnic mosaic; this community consists of highly successful entrepreneurs, professionals, small business and franchise owners, skilled tradesmen, and technicians. Mostly settled in and around the GTA, Farsi speaking Canadians (consistin...

Almost 30% of Ontario's population and close to 50% of Torontonians are first generation immigrants. As one of the fastest growing immigrant populations in Ontario, the Farsi speaking community, represent a large and important segment of this typically Canadian ethnic mosaic; this community consists of highly successful entrepreneurs, professionals, small business and franchise owners, skilled tradesmen, and technicians. Mostly settled in and around the GTA, Farsi speaking Canadians (consisting of Iranians, Afghanis, Tajikistani) maintain their cultural heritage by supporting not only the various social, cultural and business associations in their respective communities, but also by keeping a strong and healthy bond with their Farsi-speaking countries of origin. Members of this communi