Shahé Avedissian

Shahé Avedissian opened Laurier Office Mart 40 years ago on Laurier Avenue East. Photo supplied.

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Shahé Avedissian has been adapting to the needs of his customers since before he even opened his business. In 1980, Avedissian’s father was running a

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