Local author’s book available now

Sue Hincenbergs, seen here with her dog Kramer, used local spots as inspiration for some of the settings in her debut novel, The Retirement Plan. By Julie Kish After years of hard work...

Do you recognize anyone in this photo?

These Grade 6 students at Centennial Road School showed their joyful enthusiasm for the fun and freedom of summer in this photo taken on the last day of school in June 1975. We...

Coffee with Kathryn and Pashalena

Pashalena and Kathy McGrath sit down for coffee at Mr Beans This is the second installment of our new column called Coffee with Kathryn. Each month one of our Kathryns will chat with...

Food truck at the GO station is worth a visit

Shane in his Ceylon Caffeine food truck at the Rouge Hill GO station. By Pam Collins If you haven’t seen the food truck parked at the Rouge Hill GO station, then head on...

Protecting the planet at Earth Day event

Lena Mendes checks out the fox pelt at the Toronto Zoo’s conservation table. By Amanda Pompilli Rain and wind gave way to sun and blue skies just in time for the Earth Day...

Spring awakening in The Meadoway

The Meadoway is used by ground-nesting birds like the song sparrow. By Kathryn Stocks One of the special presentations at our Earth Day event was an interesting discussion on The Meadoway given by...

Looking forward to asparagus season? Here are a few tips

By Kathryn McLean This is the time in spring that so many people have been waiting for. March is behind us with its winter temperatures and wind. April’s up-and-down temperatures and rainy days...

How I started with native plant gardening

Millie Soriano is now in her fi fth year as an offi cial native plant gardener and she says it’s a rewarding part of her life. By Millie Soriano If you attended the...

Debut novel hits it out of the park

Book Review by Julie Kish Centennial resident and author Sue Hincenbergs has hit it out of the park with her debut novel and I predict it will be a bestseller. This clever and...

Port Union Seniors launch website

Upcoming day trips include Crazy For You at the Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge and Waitress at the Capitol Theatre, Port Hope. By Shelley Cooke The Port Union Seniors is an active group of...

Liberals take Rouge Park and Ajax

After an intense five-week federal election campaign, Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree here in Scarborough–Guildwood–Rouge Park and our councillor Jennifer McKelvie, who was running as a Liberal candidate in Ajax, both won in their ridings.