Growing oaks for Vimy had its obstacles
By Kathryn Stocks A dedication was held on October 29 for the two Vimy oak trees purchased by the Tony Stacey Centre. Bob Domoney from the Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation called the oaks a...
Fun in Canoes event cleans up Rouge Marsh
By Tracy Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Scouting Group has been busy and very active in the community with weekend camps and hikes in local parks. The new Beaver colony had its investiture at...
The Penelopiad coming to Mowat stage in December
By Emma Kunzelmann Mark your calendars! Sir Oliver Mowat C.I.’s production of The Penelopiad is coming to the Mowat stage from December 7-9. The production is a stage adaptation of the novel by renowned...
As long as she can walk, Susan Lamb will deliver paper
By Kathy McGrath When asked why she has volunteered to deliver the CCRA News for 22 years, Susan Lamb turns the question around. “Well, why wouldn’t I? I can’t see why I would want...
Councillor’s Message November 2017
Panel will decide on public property to be renamed for Ron Moeser Jim Hart, Councillor Ward 44 At our October session of City Council a report was tabled through the mayor’s office that addresses...
CCRA Annual General Meeting
CCRA Annual General Meeting – November 23 Special guest Councillor Jim Hart. Don’t miss the CCRA Annual General Meeting on Thurs., November 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Union Recreation Centre. Seven reasons...
MP Report November 2017
I hope that everyone has been enjoying a safe and satisfying fall! I would like to thank those of you who were able to come and join my team and me for our Fall...
MPP Report November 2017
As I look around me I am thankful to be living so near the Rouge National Urban Park and its magnificent display of fall colours. With the weather being more like summer than fall,...
Absentee owners an issue in rooming house pilot
By Rob Elbertsen A summary of the current status of the Toronto Rooming House Review was published in the CCRA News and on the CCRA website last month. Residents were advised of an upcoming...
Operation Christmas Child underway at Mowat
By Eunice Chong Children far away could benefit from some early holiday shopping this year. Impact, Mowat’s Christian club, is once again tackling a project known as Operation Christmas Child, an initiative of Samaritan’s...
Two Scarborough authors write celebrated novels
By Kathy McGrath Scarborough has been in the news of late, but not because of squabbling over transit or the latest waterfront development plan. No, in this case the buzz is about two authors...
President’s Message November 2017
I’m passing the torch at our AGM to Kathy Rowe! Thank you to our CCRA executive I enjoyed serving as the 2016-2017 CCRA President. Our executive is an amazing team of community volunteers dedicated...