Much-loved local priest, Richard Newland, is retiring

by Zinta Erdmanis For almost 25 years, Father Richard Newland has welcomed Centennial residents to St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church with open arms: “The doors are wide open. Come on in!” Unfortunately...

TRCA leader developed environmental roots in Centennial

By Pamela Collins Anyone who knows John MacKenzie knows that, as the saying goes, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” John is a personable and dedicated family man and currently the...

Local trails are a tonic for city life

We are really lucky in Centennial to have so many fine parks surrounding us. From Highland Creek to the Rouge, from the waterfront to Adams Park, we have a prodigious amount of green...

Beautiful handmade creations adorn front window

By Denise Bacon “I’m bringing joy to passers-by” is how Mary Anderson described the colourful handmade window decorations on display at her home on Centennial Road North. Mary’s window art began at the...

Boosting your immune system is always a good idea

By Kathryn McLean During this overwhelming wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are trying to stay healthy. Not only stay healthy, but boost their immune system and improve their health in the...

Mowat grad hits her stride as a coach for kids’ running club

By Kathy McGrath Marathon runner Sarah Moncada wants to create what she didn’t have as a child: a safe, supervised place for kids who enjoy running. “I loved running, but my parents weren’t...

Membership

Special November membership incentive CCRA is offering a special incentive for residents who purchase 2020 memberships during the month of November. There will be five random draw prizes from among all these memberships....

Where is Centennial?

In 1847 the Port Union area entered a golden age of growth as a shipping port. Arrival of the The Grand Trunk Railway in 1856 boosted the area as a shipping and rail...

Early settlement began 1808

First Peoples A branch of the Anishinabe who settled along the north shore of Lake Ontario were known as Mississaugas. The territory of the Mississaugas in the Toronto region stretched from Long Point...

Shop Locally

Your support for local businesses is good for Centennial because you’re putting money back into the neighbourhood and giving the stores a chance to thrive. The more successful shops we have, the more...

Coronation Drive Waste Processing Plant Petition