Scouts will hold second community recycling even
By Kevin Beleskey The 2nd Highland Creek scouting group will be running a community recycling event at the Port Union Community Recreation Centre on Earth Day. This is the second year for our event...
Movie event will raise money for safe house in community
By Kathryn Stocks After the success of their Community Tree Lighting Party at Christmas, Alan and Jodi Gear are again partnering with PC Randy Arsenault, 43 Division’s Community Engagement Officer, to hold a second...
MPP Report February 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended my annual New Year’s Levee and Volunteer Recognition Event, which gives me the opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers who give their time and talents to make our community...
Lack of wintry weather didn’t stop the fun at Winterfest
By Denise Bacon Hundreds of young and young at heart, neighbours, family and friends came out to enjoy the delights of Winterfest 2018 on January 27. The greyness of the January afternoon was eclipsed...
Mowat Theatrical Society offers drama workshops to students at Joseph Howe
By Eunice Chong For all of the stellar theatrical productions Mowat has put on over the years, there has been a distinct lack of a community exclusive to drama kids. Even with the Performing...
MP Report February 2018
It’s hard to believe that February has already arrived! My team and I had a great time wrapping up a busy January with the members of the Centennial community at the annual Port Union...
Volunteer helps makes the CCRA News newspaper possible
By Kathy McGrath Kelsey Dorval is one of those steady-Eddie types who can be counted on to get the job done. As a member of the CCRA executive committee for the past 10 years,...
President’s Message February 2018
Thanks to all who made Winterfest a success! I would like to thank Winterfest chair Jake Forsyth, committee members from the CCRA and the West Rouge Sports and Recreation, the many sponsors, vendors, the...
Sisters are finding and sharing the warmth this winter
By Kathryn Stocks When Kacie Statia and Alexa Schopfer came up with the idea of starting a business to sell cozy lined winter hats, they were trying to fill a niche. They found that...
Councillor’s Message February 2018
Police and TTC are the top expenditures in municipal budget. 2018 municipal budget to be debated On February 12 and 13 Toronto City Council will debate and finalize the 2018 City Budget. This is...
CCRA Members receive awards
MP Gary Anandasangaree recently presented Lakshmi Anandaraj with a youth award for her contribution to the community. Lakshmi began volunteering in junior high school, organizing fundraisers as part of the Me to We club....
2nd Highland Creek Scout group goes to camp
by Scout Adam Roy During the first weekend in January, when most kids are getting ready to return to school, I went camping with my scouting friends — it was loads of fun! While...
Local women’s hockey player stars in her second Olympics
by Kathy McGrath Centennial residents have a personal stake in the upcoming Winter Olympics taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea from Feb. 9 to 25. Local athlete Natalie Spooner, a member of the Canadian...