Trustees Report April 2020
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Changes to school start and end times Effective in September, the TDSB will be changing school start and end times at 131 elementary schools across the city. By staggering the...
Eating at camp: a five-star dining experience
By Kimberley Roy, Pack Scouter 2nd Highland Creek When someone says “camp food,” the very idea usually conjures up thoughts of hot dogs and spaghetti. Maybe pancakes and chilli. Definitely s’mores. And while classic...
CCRA Centennial News April 2020
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Mowat Collegiate celebrating 50 years
By Kathryn Stocks ENLARGE IMAGE Next month, Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute will be celebrating 50 years in this community and the anniversary events will be held on April 23, 24 and 25. Anthony...
Vital support provided for caregivers
By Amy Stephenson The Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) has been operating since 1977 offering a basket of support services to the community. However, many aren’t aware of this gem just around the...
Councillor’s Message March 2020
Budget has a strong focus on community safety Thank you to everyone who came out for our community skate on Family Day! We are happy that the Heron Park Ice Rink is reopened. I...
Dragon boating has been popular with students since 1994
Mowat’s co-ed dragon boat team in 2013 By Scott Madill The Mowat Dragon Boat Team was founded 26 years ago with the idea that every student should have the opportunity to participate on a...
MPP Report March 2020
Community job fair coming to the riding this month Although there might still be a little snow left, I am happy to say that once again we have made it through the harsh Canadian...
Music and theatre programs shaped students’ lives
Haley Midgette played Gertrude McFuzz in Mowat’s production of “Seussical the Musical” in 2008. By Kathy McGrath A trio of music and drama teachers who taught at Mowat in the 1990s ushered in an...
MP Report March 2020
Thanks for joining us at our Black History Month event I would like to begin by thanking the members of the Centennial community who joined us for our 5th annual Black History Month celebration...
Presidents Message March 2020
March will be busy for the CCRA The month of March is shaping up to be a busy one for our association. There are two major events that are taking place and we hope...
New location for e-waste fundraiser
The Scouting group’s community recycling event on April 25 will be held at the West Rouge Community Centre. By Kevin Beleskey Akela, 2nd Highland Creek Scouting Group 2nd Highland Creek Scouting group is going...
Trustees Report March 2020
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Kindergarten registration is now open Registration for all TDSB Kindergarten programs began in February. We look forward to welcoming you and your child at our schools in September! In the...
CCRA Black and White Dinner/Dance
Notice to the Centennial Community Joining the effort to curtail the spread of COVID 19, the CCRA has cancelled all its community events until further notice. This includes the Black and White Dance (March 28),...
Learn about coyotes on March 26
Notice to the Centennial Community Joining the effort to curtail the spread of COVID 19, the CCRA has cancelled all its community events until further notice. This includes the Black and White Dance (March...
Why buy new when you can get it gently used?
By Linda Barlow With the increase in social shopping options, second-hand has become trendy again. Facebook, Varage Sale and Kijiji make it easier than ever to find that perfect item in EUC (excellent used...
Winterfest brought a dash of warmth in January!
CCRA President Kathy Rowe greets Olaf and Elsa, characters from the movie Frozen, at Winterfest 2020 By Denise Bacon Winterfest brought much warmth to Port Union Community Centre on January 25. As always, this...
Councillor’s Message February 2020
Engaging residents in the city’s budget process I hope you are keeping warm in the midst of our winter weather. Thank you to those who have contacted me regarding the city’s snow-clearing response to...
Young CCRA board member embraces learning curve
By Kathy McGrath Karthi Yogasegaran is not the most vocal member of the CCRA executive council, preferring to let others do the talking. But don’t let her quiet demeanor fool you; she is an...
MPP Report February 2020
Hitting the ground running in January I hope everyone had a fun, relaxing and restful break during the holidays. I’m pleased to have hit the ground running in January after a wonderful festive season...
Former resident reached for the stars and found a planet
By Kathy McGrath Former Centennial resident Patrick Dorval has made a scientific discovery that is out of this world! Or more precisely, out of this solar system. Last spring, the 26-year-old astronomer discovered a...
MP Report February 2020
Join us at our Black History Month Celebration I would like to begin by thanking the members of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association for hosting another successful Port Union Winterfest celebration on Saturday,...
There’s a new taste in Centennial!
By Denise Bacon They built it and the people came! This is the story of the newest addition to Centennial Plaza, which helps to keep our community vibrant and keeps us shopping and eating...
Presidents Message February 2020
Winterfest team’s hard work created a fun-filled day By Kathy Rowe Congratulations to the Winterfest team for such a successful event! The team this year consisted of Jake Forsyth, Jessica Dodd, Linda Barlow, Rudy...
Electric car owners love their quiet, emission-free vehicles
Tesla navigation display panel By Kathryn Stocks When I started talking to neighbours about their electric cars, I had two goals in mind: write about e-cars for readers who are thinking about buying one...
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