Bench dedication for Jeff Forsyth

Jeff Forsyth relaxes on his new commemorative bench during the dedication ceremonies. By Kathy Rowe Something very special took place along our Port Union Waterfront Trail on Saturday October 11. Jeff Forsyth, CCRA’s...

New councillor is guest speaker at our AGM on November 20

By Kathy Rowe The CCRA will be hosting our Annual General Meeting at the Port Union Community Centre on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. We encourage residents to attend and learn about...

Home is where the haunt is

Residents turn Halloween into a neighbourhood tradition By Shelley Cooke Each October, Conference Boulevard residents Liam and Allison Herbinson, and their next-door neighbour Barbara Adamek, transform their front lawns into one of Centennial’s...

Impressive Colour Guard has been in service since 1966

Centennial resident Sid Levangie is a Guardsman and Quartermaster in Training in the Legion Colour Guard. By Pamela Collins If you have ever attended our local Legion Branch 258 on Morrish Road for...

Meet Stephen Miles, Centennial Road’s new principal

Principal Stephen Miles in the library at Centennial Road Junior Public School By John Murphy Centennial Road Junior Public School has welcomed a familiar face as its new principal – Mr. Stephen Miles....

On being a Canadian soldier during the Cold War

Veteran David Morrison as a young soldier posted to Cyprus on a peacekeeping mission in 1971. By Kathryn Stocks David Morrison is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served from 1968...

An old diary helps a modern family cope with their life

By Pamela Collins Behind the Pickle JarBy Wendy McQuaigHorse and Carriage Publishing, 2023 On one of my many day trips this summer I came across this book in Orillia. It was signed by...

‘Cook once, eat twice’ meals can save you time and effort

The idea is that you put in a little extra effort on the first day (cook once), but prepare dishes for two meals (eat twice), like these patties. By Kathryn MacLean Are you...

Community garden will provide fresh produce for food bank

In October, volunteers got together at St. Dunstan’s to assemble the raised garden beds that were purchased for next spring’s planting. The produce grown will go to support families and individuals through the...

Membership

Membership is only $15.00 per year per household. Please fill out our membership form using your Credit Card or Visa Debit Card or your PayPal account. Membership Chair, Denise Bacon email Why join CCRA?...

Ward 25 Councillor-Elect Neethan Shan

In the Monday, September 29 by-election in Ward 25 Scarborough—Rouge Park, Neethan Shan was elected councillor to replace former councillor Jennifer McKelvie. Shan won 26.86% of the vote. Anu Sriskandarajah was second with 17.52%.