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''Shahrvand'' ( Persian: شهروند) is the largest Persian language newspaper in
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(English & Persian) Publications established in 1991 Iranian-Canadian culture Iranian-Canadian organizations Persian-language newspapers Companies based in Toronto Newspapers published in Toronto Multicultural and ethnic newspapers published in Canada Weekly newspapers published in Ontario 1991 establishments in Ontario
''Shahrvand'' ( Persian: شهروند) is the largest Persian language newspaper in North America
North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South America and the Car ...
, which serves the Iranian and Afghan communities across North America.
Shahrvand has been published since 1991. Shahrvand is published weekly on Thursdays with distribution through Iranian businesses as well as community arts/cultural/entertainment events. Shahrvand has introduced weekly arts and cultural listings provided in partnership with Toronto’s '' NOW'' magazine.
Features
Shahrvand regularly features: * Current affairs * Business news * Sports * Science and Technology news * Entertainment * Literature * Crossword PuzzlesDistribution
Distributed free of charge to the community in the following areas: * Ontario: Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, London, Hamilton and Windsor * Quebec: Montreal * Alberta: Edmonton and Calgary * United States: Houston, Dallas, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San DiegoDemographic information
There are over 450,000 Persian speakers populating Canada; roughly 150,000 live in Southern Ontario, particularly in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).Circulation
With a weekly circulation of 14,000 in Toronto and an estimated readership of 110,000 Shahrvand provides an editorial platform, very much aware of the informational needs and requirements of the many Persian-speaking immigrants in North America. Shahrvand Publications is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario; and has affiliate offices across Canada, the United States, and Germany. Shahrvand has a network of journalists and contributing editors stationed in the Middle East, Europe and North America.English edition
A summary of the Persian language Thursday edition of Shahrvand is published in English on the website and is targeted to second generation Canadians of Iranian descent, as well as those who display an interest in Iranian culture.References
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Official Website of Shahrvand
(English & Persian) Publications established in 1991 Iranian-Canadian culture Iranian-Canadian organizations Persian-language newspapers Companies based in Toronto Newspapers published in Toronto Multicultural and ethnic newspapers published in Canada Weekly newspapers published in Ontario 1991 establishments in Ontario