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Monthly Archives: October 2018

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Former CCRA president becomes first councillor of Ward 25

By Kathy McGrath For those who think their votes don’t make a difference, think again. In last month’s municipal election, former CCRA president Jennifer McKelvie won the race for councillor of Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge...

Read more October 28, 2018 at 9:12 am wpadmin

New retirement community being planned for Legion land

V!VA Retirement Communities has a conditional agreement to purchase the Legion property on Lawson Rd. This photo is an artist’s rendering of V!VA Oakville, which is currently under construction and slated to open next...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:10 am wpadmin

Councillor’s Message October 2018

Smart traffic signal pilot coming to Sheppard East Fire Investigation Update On May 30, a tragic house fire occurred on Haida Court, which is on the west side of Military Trail in Highland Creek....

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:10 am wpadmin

Join us for this area’s first Pumpkin Parade!

Date: Thursday, November 1 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., rain or shine Location: Port Union Village Common (Port Union Road, south of Lawrence Ave.) Show off your Halloween pumpkins and costumes and keep the Halloween...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:07 am wpadmin

How do your kids get to school every day?

Left, The 20-minute walk to school for Meraj Jamal and his two children just doesn’t fit into their busy schedule. Right, morning traffic congestion on the streets around Centennial Road. By Denise Bacon The...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:06 am wpadmin

It was a busy summer for Port Union Cares

Port Union Cares is grateful for the recognition of MP Gary Anandasangaree who presented the refugee sponsorship group’s Eritrean family with a certificate to commemorate their first year here. By Beyhan Farhadi We’re back...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:05 am wpadmin

MPP Report October 2018

Meet our new MPP, Vijay Thanigasalam My name is Vijay Thanigasalam, your newly elected Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the new riding of Scarborough-Rouge Park. True to our promise, this summer has been...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:05 am wpadmin

Dancing to good health at Port Union Commons

Every evening at 7:30 p.m., Liang Xiu Wen (front row, left), cycles from her home in the Port Union community to lead a group of enthusiastic women in dance at the Port Union Village...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:00 am wpadmin

MP Report October 2018

Happy October, Centennial! It’s great to be back in Ottawa serving the community of Scarborough- Rouge Park. Parliamentary Secretary On August 31, I was incredibly humbled and honoured to be appointed Parliamentary Secretary to...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Ward 25 residents pack Legion hall at all-candidates meeting

CCRA President Kathy Rowe asks audience submitted questions to the candidates for city council. On October 10 at Legion Branch 258, ten of the eleven candidates for ward 25, city of Toronto council answered...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Scouts learned how to manage a tippy canoe

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their leaders learned about water and canoe safety at an area canoe and paddling session at the Rouge Marsh.Photo: Krystle Forsyth,Colony and Pack Volunteer Scouter By Tracy Forsyth The 2nd...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Light Rapid Transit making its way east

By Gerry Divaris Three community drop-ins were held last month to focus on the future planning opportunities along the anticipated Eglinton East Light Rapid Transit corridor in Scarborough.  The Eglinton East LRT team came...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Presidents Message October 2018

By Kathy Rowe Autumn is arriving and I can’t think of a more beautiful season to experience here in Centennial.  Our tree canopy continues to grow and this certainly enhances the enjoyment of fall...

Read more October 1, 2018 at 7:44 am wpadmin

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