Commemorating the WWI armistice
November 11 this year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. The four years of fighting came to an end after the signing of an armistice between the Allies...
Councillor’s Message November 2018
Thanks and farewell from Councillor Jim Hart I would like to begin by thanking everyone who came out to Rouge Beach Park on Saturday, October 6 to pay tribute to the late councillor Ron...
MPP Report November 2018
Vijay electrified by opportunity to serve residents It has certainly been a busy month for me and I continue to be electrified by the opportunity to serve the residents of Scarborough–Rouge Park. Every day...
Exciting ideas for Tony Stacey Centre rebuild
By Kathryn Stocks The Tony Stacey Centre has until 2025 to update its building to the significantly revised standards mandated for all long-term care facilities by the Ontario MInistry of Health. Seeing this as...
Inspirations – real life stories from our neighbourhood
By Jey Dharmaraj and Kathryn Stocks Writing about real people and their journey in life is always interesting so we were excited to talk to Allan and Judy Conquer and their family. Judy was...
MP Report November 2018
Breathtaking stroll along Rouge Park’s Vista Trail I would like to thank the members of the Centennial community who joined my team and me for our annual Fall Walk in the Rouge on Sunday,...
Military chaplain tended the dying in World War I
By Kathy Farquhar Reverend Captain George Farquhar, known as Geordie as a boy in Scotland, was born in 1880, one of eight children. The Farquhar family immigrated to Canada sometime in the 1880s and...
Presidents Message November 2018
Congratulations to our new councillor! By Kathy Rowe As I write this article there is a distinct chill in the air. The days are becoming shorter and the leaves are falling more and more...
Bring the family out to Mowat’s Mamma Mia
By Garrett and Ryan Allardyce Sir Oliver Mowat C. I. is proud to present Mamma Mia! It’s the story of a 20-year-old woman named Sophie (Stephanie Hintermeister) determined to discover the identity of her...
Resident fights for community’s streetscape
By Rob Elbertsen When community residents become aware of impending neighbourhood development approvals that they feel negatively impact them and the community, they may not know what options are available for appeal. In March,...
Tony Stacey resident impressed with new bed
In April, CCRA donated money for a new bed at the Stacey Centre. President Kathy Rowe met with the recipient, Doug Brown, in October. By Kathy Rowe The CCRA would like you to meet...
Local Cadet Corps hones expedition skills
By Tom Foulds Your community Cadet Corps, 2881 Queen’s Own Rifles RCACC (QOR Cadets), got off to a busy start this fall. Our Cadets manned an information booth at the West Rouge community Family...