Centennial community continues to show it cares By continuing to follow guidelines, we can support frontline workers, local agencies and community organizations as they work to address the impacts of COVID-19. Today, we are...
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Revised health screening guidelines The Ministry of Education announced that it has updated its COVID-19 school and child care screening guidance. The TDSB takes its lead from Toronto Public Health,...
By Kathy McGrath Asking people for money is never easy – even if the money is used for a good cause. That’s why it takes a certain kind of person to canvass residents to...
Let’s not give up on our common fight against COVID-19 I hope you have all had a pleasant Thanksgiving. Let’s enjoy this beautiful fall season before the cold of winter. As we navigate our...
By Kathryn Stocks Mary Johnson was a fun-loving, selfless, caring, community-minded mother, friend and companion who put her heart into everything she did, her husband Cam said. Both were born and raised in Hamilton...
By Amy Stephenson As a 2020 grad of Sir Oliver Mowat, Aline is one of many who didn’t get a classic send-off from high school and is now having a unique experience entering university....
Mural art project planned for 2021 By Kathy Rowe I am excited to announce that Mural Routes has secured a grant to create a community-engaged temporary mural along the waterfront trail once the fair...
Supporting each other during these trying times The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unparalleled test for Canadians, bringing sweeping changes to every facet of our lives. From public health measures keeping us from our...
By Tracy Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Scouting group would like to thank everyone who supported our virtual Apple Day (month) fundraiser. We missed being out at the local plazas and seeing our neighbours...
By Kathy Rowe The story of Centennial’s own Lindo, a sweet-natured three-legged dog from the Dominican Republic, is a unique and heartwarming one. Owners Michelle and Jim are passionate animal lovers with a history...
Most allied soldiers in WWI would pass through the Menin Gate to get to the trenches. By Kathryn Stocks Last year on Remembrance Day, my husband Robin and I shivered in the cold rain...
By Kathryn McLean What staples do you keep in your freezer? Bagged peas or other vegetables for making dinner, a carton of ice cream, frozen shrimp and some supermarket burger patties? I have most...
CONTENT Acoustic report released for biogas waste treatment plant Do what you can for a fun Halloween A focus on humanity is needed to eradicate racism There’s still so much to be thankful for...
Maple-roasted squash with nuts and dried fruit By Kathryn McLean My kids and I planted some seeds in paper cups and egg cartons this past spring. Normally we go to the garden centre and...
Toronto Wildlife Centre coming to Ward 25! A key role of Toronto Public Health in the battle against COVID-19 has been to use current evidence and local data to inform decisions about interventions and...
Wendell Gibbs is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Toronto, a board member of Harvest Call Ministries and a volunteer police chaplain with the Toronto Police . He lives in West Rouge By...
Scarborough-Rouge Park community is more resilient than ever Everywhere I go, I always tell people that Scarborough-Rouge Park is one of the strongest communities in all of Ontario. Throughout this pandemic, I have witnessed...
By Amy Stephenson COVID-19 means that Thanksgiving this year will probably look different. With indoor gathering restrictions now capped at 10, there could be fewer friends and relatives sitting around your dining table. Unless...
Emma, Joel and Olivia Beriault were happy to help with the community cleanup on September 26. By Denise Bacon Saturday, September 26 was a glorious day with clear skies and bright, warm sunshine. No...
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Keeping track of COVID-19 in the schools The TDSB is keeping track of confirmed COVID-19 cases at the TDSB. The link below will allow you to get the most up-to-date...
By Tracy Forsyth 2nd Highland Creek Scout group is slowly returning to limited in-person meetings outside in the community and online meetings through Zoom. This is the time when we would usually remind the...
Our Pumpkin Parade will be virtual this year By Kathy Rowe Fall has arrived gently and we have been able to enjoy some beautiful late summer days. The growth within my vegetable garden has...
Investing $763 million to ensure a safe return to schools Safe Return to Schools With the arrival of fall and the gradual restart of our economy, parents should be able to return to work...
By Kathy McGrath These days, there are many reasons for getting a test for COVID-19. You may be experiencing symptoms, you may be required to get tested for work or to enter certain buildings,...
By Denise Bacon Membership in CCRA is more important than ever. CCRA, along with other neighbourhood associations, is currently advocating against the proposal for a new waste treatment plant on Coronation Drive. CCRA fully...