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March 1, 2026

President’s Message March 2026

February 15 was National Flag of Canada Day, otherwise referred to as “Flag Day”. It marked the anniversary of the first official raising of Canada’s flag on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in 1965....

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March 1, 2026

Red light doesn’t stop repair cafe

Centennial resident John Hodge joins Joseph Chan and Abdallah Kassem, all Repair Cafe volunteers, along with traffic light owner Jill MacMillan as she holds up the fixed sign. By Jill Macmillan The Repair...

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March 1, 2026

Autism: From acceptance to inclusion

From the left: Shylo (top) and Suhair Clarke at a market with Luxx Body Beauty products. Michael Santos (right) with his mother Christine By Janice Bennink Nowhere does the phrase “it takes a...

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CCRA NEWS ONLINE

March 1, 2026

Download CCRA Centennial News

CONTENTS Red light doesn’t stop repair cafe more My amazing 4 day journey aboard ‘The Canadian’ more Autism: From acceptance to inclusion more From the page to the stage for two Mowat students...

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Community Stories

March 1, 2026

My amazing 4 day journeyaboard ‘The Canadian’

Beautiful views from the Canadian‘s dome car. By Denise Bacon Oh Canada! How lucky we are to call this our home and native or chosen land.  A train trip on VIA’s The Canadian...

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March 1, 2026

Consider a mystery book exchange this March Break

For instructions, watch “Easy Origami Bookmark Corner – How to Make a Corner Bookmark DIY” on the Red Ted Art (Maggy Woodley) YouTube channel, and “How to Wrap Books with Pockets for Unique...

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March 1, 2026

Artisan bread and bagels rise in Centennial

Brandon Timney holds freshly baked loaves of ‘Four Cubs Original’ sourdough bread. By Shelley Cooke The smell of fresh bread fills Brandon Timney’s kitchen every morning as he bakes eight loaves and 24...

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March 1, 2026

Author Hasina Knox’s Longing to Belong: An Orphan’s Story

Author Hasina Knox. Her memoir, Longing to Belong: An Orphan’s Story, explores her journey of identity and belonging. By Pamela Collins Hasina Knox is a local Scarborough author living in the Malvern community....

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Discover and Engage

March 1, 2026

From the page to the stage for two Mowat students

Emily O’Regan and Isabelle D’Sousa on the set of their co‑written script of this year’s National Theatre School production By Shelley Cooke What began as a shared idea two years ago has grown...

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March 1, 2026

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?...

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March 1, 2026

Fresh ideas for eating more vegetables

Fresh vegetables and fruits: an easy step toward healthier eating By Kathryn McLean A friend recently told me she feels her family should be eating more vegetables and asked for ideas on how...

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March 1, 2026

Lawson Road culvert rehabilitation

Lawson Road construction between Cedarview Drive and Irvine Road will be in effect until late May. By John Murphy You may have noticed that the work on the Lawson Road Culvert over the...

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About the CCRA

Formed in 1949, Centennial Community and Recreation Association (CCRA) is a volunteer group of residents dedicated to the preservation, development and improvement of our Centennial community in East Toronto. We meet 10 months/year to discuss and plan events, activities and initiatives that benefit the residents of Centennial.

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Address: 5450 Lawrence Ave. East, Scarborough ON M1C 3B2

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