MPP Report May 2018
As many of you know, this will be my last MPP update as your Member for Pickering-Scarborough East. I would like to thank you for the support that you have shown me. Working with...
Distraction thefts happen, so don’t let people get too close
By Marilyn Hodge On April 12, 43 Division held the Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) meeting off-site at the Scarborough Village Community Centre on Kingston Road. The CPLC meetings are usually held at the...
Scouts’ second recycling event a resounding success
By Tracy Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Scouting group held its second e-waste/ recycling event on Saturday, April 21, and had tremendous support from the community once again. Many residents of the Centennial and...
Come out to the all-candidates meeting on May 14
The CCRA is organizing an allcandidates meeting to give you a chance to meet the candidates running for MPP in the June 7 provincial election. Since current MPP Tracy MacCharles is stepping down and...
Renaming public property in honour of Ron Moeser
Mayor John Tory has asked Ward 44 Councillor Jim Hart to convene a panel of councillors and community members to determine a suitable public property to be named or renamed in memory of Ron...
Councillor’s Message April 2018
It’s that time of year again. Time to think about spring cleaning! Ward 44 Environment Day on April 21 This is a great opportunity to gather up and get rid of all the junk...
Young Centennial family shows you can go home again!
By Denise Bacon Peter and Wendy were high-school sweethearts at Mowat C.I. where Peter played on the Mowat hockey team. They both grew up here in the Centennial neighbourhood, enjoying the beach and parks...
Movie event raised $1,300 for safe house for women and kids
A movie event like this required lots of popcorn! By Kathryn Stocks Dozens of families gathered at the Port Union Community Centre on February 25 for a movie fundraising event put on by Jodi...
Student activist honoured for outstanding volunteerism
By Eunice Chong Maya Morose, a Grade 9 student at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I., was recognized last month for her outstanding contributions to communities both at home and abroad through her volunteer work with...
MP Report April 2018
As we count down the days until the arrival of spring, we eagerly await the revival of the greenery and wildlife in our community. Here in our southeast corner of Scarborough we are especially...
Noteworthy Alumni from Charlottetown
By Kathy Rowe Thousands of children have gone through Charlottetown Junior Public school since it opened its doors back in 1969, but there are a few who have definitely turned heads over the past...
MPP Report April 2018
I hope that you and your family enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend! In this update, I am pleased to outline new government legislation that will ban door-to-door sales of certain household appliances and will...
Charlottetown Junior Public School turns 50 – History
By Kathy McGrath Planning and construction of Charlottetown Public School took place in 1967 while Canada was celebrating its 100th anniversary. The school and many of the surrounding streets were named in honour of the...
Charlottetown Junior Public School turns 50
By Kathy McGrath Brian Bartlett, Charlottetown’s longest-serving teacher, keeps a picture in his desk of every Grade 6 class he has taught over the past 20 years. Each class and each student evokes special...
Presidents Message April 2018
Centennial celebrates Earth Day with enthusiasm By Kathy Rowe Whenever I think of April, I think of Earth Day. A designated day when we can all show our care and appreciation for Mother Earth....
So much you can do to help out on Earth Day
Building birdhouses at Port Union Community Centre on Earth Day is always popular with the kids. By Kathryn Stocks There’s a lot happening in Centennial on Earth Day this year. Taking place on Saturday,...
Councillor’s Message March 2018
City Council approves 2018 budget Toronto City Council has approved a 2018 tax-supported operating budget of $11.12 billion and a 10-year capital budget and plan of $25.98 billion. The 2018 budgets ensure that the...
Winter getaways
We asked some of our neighbours to share their winter travel destinations with us and they complied with interesting stories and beautiful photos. Cambodia (Above image) Nick and Joan thoroughly enjoyed the farewell dinner...
MP Report March 2018
What a year it has been! The athletes representing Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, have won a total of 11 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze medals!...
Longtime CCRA News delivery duo
By Kathy Rowe Meet Joan and Keith McRoberts. They moved to the Centennial community from Montreal in 1971. “That was before the Lawrence Avenue bridge was built,” Keith exclaimed. And so began our conversation...
Mowat cheerleaders capture bronze at World Championships
By Eunice Chong The coaches were in tears before the final notes of the routine music played inside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. Cheerleaders from Sir Oliver Mowat C.I....
Get out your dancing shoes for CCRA’s spring social in April
By Denise Bacon Move over Jacksons and Osmonds, Port United Band is our very own family band in the Centennial community! PUB, as band members affectionately call themselves, is very much a family affair...
UTSC plan looks at relocating Military Trail northward
UTSC’s draft plan: 1. pedestrian/bicycle routes, 2. relocating Military Trail northward to create a pedestrian-friendly north campus inner core, 3. integration of traffic enhancements, 4. central, multi-purpose public transportation hub located at Ellesmere Rd....
Presidents Message March 2018
A strong community association requires a strong show of membership For more than 60 years the CCRA has been working to make our Centennial neighbourhood a safe and beautiful place to live in. I...
MPP Report March 2018
I hope that you had a safe and happy Family Day weekend in February. I am looking forward to being back in the Legislature and continuing to work hard for you, your family and...
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