Presidents Message April 2019
By Kathy Rowe I’d like to take this opportunity to report on CCRA’s March meeting. As many of our readers know, the first half hour of this meeting was dedicated to generating ideas for...
Mowat excels in its performance for NTS Drama Festival
By Garrett and Ryan Allardyce The National Theatre School Drama Festival Ontario (formerly known as the Sears Ontario Drama Festival) is a province-wide competition that runs from the end of February to the middle...
Councillor’s Message March 2019
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie Moving forward on affordable housing Another month has passed and another series of interesting and meaningful issues have come to the forefront at Council. I want to outline in particular our...
Looping through Scarborough’s cultural gems
Photo: Detail of Passage to Port Union by Allan Bender (Lead Artist), John Nobrega, Azadeh Pirazimian, Jesse McCuaig, Frances Potts, Chris Brown, and Melissa Bessey. Courtesy of Mural Routes. By Janice Bennink It’s no...
Whole lotta Netflix for kids on rare Snow Day
Larissa, left, and Isla Russo had fun on their unexpected day off school making melted snowmen out of marshmallows. Photo: Anja Bundze By Mark Campbell Tuesday, February 12, was a Snow Day in Toronto. ...
Student well-being a priority for new Centennial principal
By Kathy McGrath Centennial Road Junior Public School has a new principal who feels very fortunate to be part of our community. Dan Puglielli, who started his position January 7, says he has “walked...
MPP Report March 2019
MPP Vijay Thanigasalam An eventful month here in Scarborough–Rouge Park It has been an eventful month for me in Scarborough–Rouge Park. At the time of submission, the Legislature has not returned but I do...
MP Report March 2019
MP Gary Anandasangaree Creating better opportunities for our children We’ve made it to March, which means that spring, March Break and the CCRA’s 70th Anniversary Dinner and Dance celebration are just around the corner!...
Scout group has been busy camping, cooking and climbing
By Tracy Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Beavers, Cub Scouts, Venturers and Rovers have been busy with weekly meetings, weekend camps and day events. The Scouts, Venturers and Rovers went camping at Cobourg Scout...
Have your say on ways to use vacant land on Bridgeport
Last month, we asked our readers how the six acres of vacant land on Bridgeport Drive could be made useful. The fenced area is owned by the TDSB and the TCDSB, but neither school...
Volunteering at the zoo is interesting and rewarding
Wanda Wierzbicki, far right, with some of the people who volunteer at the zoo on Thursdays. By Wanda Wierzbicki A year and a half ago, I decided that I would like to volunteer at...
Good news and bad news on Port Union road widening
By Gerry Divaris At the CCRA executive meeting in February, we were honoured to welcome Jennifer McKelvie in her official capacity as our new City Councillor. She attended the meeting with City of Toronto...
Trustee Report March 2019
Closing our schools during snowy weather Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah We receive a number of questions from members of our school communities about how the TDSB makes the decision to cancel buses and/or close all...
Get down at CCRA ‘70s dance!
By Heather Lemieux The CCRA has been serving our community for 70 years and we want to celebrate this anniversary year with you! On Saturday, March 30, we are hosting a ‘70s Dinner Dance...
Presidents Message March 2019
Dance the night away at our spring dinner/dance! By Kathy Rowe CCRA will be hosting our annual spring dinner/dance at the West Rouge Community Centre on Saturday, March 30. This year we will be...
Councillor’s Message February 2019
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie Ward 25 constituency office open at Civic Centre In January, I joined with the local Tamil community at several community receptions to celebrate Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month. Thai Pongal,...
Mother Nature creates a perfect day for Winterfest fun and games
Matthew, Claire and Laura By Denise Bacon Clear blue skies and golden sunshine drew Centennial residents and visitors from near and far to Winterfest 2019 on Saturday, January 26. A variety of activities meant...
MPP Report February 2019
MPP Vijay Thanigasalam Looking for ways to improve auto insurance system It was a busy January for me and I’m excited to share with you some of the events I attended. What’s the new...
MP Report February 2019
MP Gary Anandasangaree Canada’s first-ever National Anti-Racism Strategy Happy February, Centennial! It’s hard to believe that we’re already one month through 2019! National Anti-Racism Strategy Over the past year in my role as Parliamentary...
Could this vacant land be made useful?
By Kathy McGrath It’s an eyesore in the middle of our community. A large piece of land that sits empty, bordered by a chain link fence. The property looks desolate and even messy at...
Treasurer wants CCRA to be prepared
Zinta Erdmanis By Kathy McGrath As treasurer for the Centennial Community and Recreation Association, Zinta Erdmanis likes to look at the big picture. While she is attentive to the day-to-day deposits and withdrawals, she...
The good, the bad and the ugly of a stroke
By Suse* “Moderation in all things,” my mother told me. So, like the obedient daughter I was, I did the exact opposite and finally paid the inevitable price of stroking out. Why are mothers...
Queen of Centennial Road at the age of 91!
By Denise Bacon January 28 is an auspicious date for Fran Keeler. She was born on January 28, 1928 in Scarborough and she celebrated her 91st birthday in style this year. Fran and her...
Rouge Tract land claim a step towards reconciliation
By Janice Bennink “There is no way to undo the past, but with this historic settlement we can begin to write a new chapter together where trust is rebuilt, treaty rights are celebrated and...
Confederation-related names came from Canada’s Centennial
Ralph Jeffers By Wanda Wierzbicki Happy New Year 2019! This year the Centennial Community and Recreation Association is celebrating its 70th anniversary. It’s wonderful to live in a part of the city with such...
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