43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for May 2021
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Local trails are a tonic for city life
We are really lucky in Centennial to have so many fine parks surrounding us. From Highland Creek to the Rouge, from the waterfront to Adams Park, we have a prodigious amount of green space...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for April 2021
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Online version of CCRA Centennial News
MAY CONTENTS Beautiful handmade creations adorn front window Mowat grad hits her stride as a coach for kids’ running club. Boosting your immune system is always a good idea. TRCA’s leader developed environmental roots...
Beautiful handmade creations adorn front window
By Denise Bacon “I’m bringing joy to passers-by” is how Mary Anderson described the colourful handmade window decorations on display at her home on Centennial Road North. Mary’s window art began at the start...
Much-loved local priest, Richard Newland, is retiring
by Zinta Erdmanis For almost 25 years, Father Richard Newland has welcomed Centennial residents to St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church with open arms: “The doors are wide open. Come on in!” Unfortunately for...
Councillor’s Message May 2021
Vaccines, Port Union Road widening, road safety and green buses The City of Toronto is working with health-care partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. At the time of...
MPP Report May 2021
Reliable vaccine supply remains the greatest challenge We are currently experiencing the third wave of COVID-19. While spring may not have been what we had hoped for, I encourage everyone to hang in there...
Boosting your immune system is always a good idea
By Kathryn McLean During this overwhelming wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are trying to stay healthy. Not only stay healthy, but boost their immune system and improve their health in the hopes...
MP Report May 2021
Ready to help Ontario flatten pandemic’s third wave Do whatever it takes. This has been the mantra of the federal government when supporting Canadian families and businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. From the Canada...
Mowat grad hits her stride as a coach for kids’ running club
By Kathy McGrath Marathon runner Sarah Moncada wants to create what she didn’t have as a child: a safe, supervised place for kids who enjoy running. “I loved running, but my parents weren’t keen...
Preventing birds from colliding with your windows
By Kathryn Stocks In Canada, window collisions kill somewhere between 16 to 42 million birds a year. It’s an alarming number. Most bird activity occurs between the ground and the treetops, so many collisions...
TRCA leader developed environmental roots in Centennial
By Pamela Collins Anyone who knows John MacKenzie knows that, as the saying goes, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” John is a personable and dedicated family man and currently the CEO...
Trustees Report May 2021
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Education Development Hearing On March 25, the Toronto District School Board made arguments to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) about changes to the Education Act to allow...
What’s all the fuss over native plants?
By Karen Heisz Everywhere you look these days – gardening magazines, wildlife organization webinars and websites, Facebook – you will be urged to grow native plants in your garden. Why? What’s all the fuss?...
Tips for your safety while you’re out on the water
By Amy Stephenson The warming weather is drawing many to the water. Our neighbourhood is fortunate to have both the Rouge River and Lake Ontario to explore! Getting out on the water on a...
Scouts popcorn fundraiser has a new supplier
By Tracy Forsyth 2nd Highland Creek Scouting group has been very active over the past weeks participating in virtual meetings. We recently learned about the fish and eels that live in Lake Ontario from...
Presidents Message May 2021
Our free Earth Day bee box kits were a big hit! By Kathy Rowe Unlike the accompanying photo taken on April 21, spring is actually here in Centennial. Unfortunately, we will need to continue...