Ways to take care of our planet
IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2021 Help Native Bees FREE BEE BOX KITS for you to build. First come, first served. Open to all ages. Email by April 20 to reserve for delivery at...
Councillor’s Message April 2021
City operating two mass vaccination clinics in Scarborough Toronto Public Health has a vital role in vaccine distribution and follows Ontario’s prioritization plan. Eligibility for vaccines and available locations will continue to expand throughout...
Horsing around on a 90th birthday
Centennial resident Chris Tipoff, third from left, had a wonderful surprise on his 90th birthday when Toronto’s mounted police unit showed up at his driveby party. Chris, Doreen Tipoff, Kevin Tipoff and Gus Klisouris...
Tips for cutting down on excess food packaging
By Kathryn McLean With Earth Day ahead of us this month, it’s a good time to try to be more environmentally friendly. The kitchen is a great place to change some habits. It can...
Ceylon Supermarket offers South Asian and western options
By Kathy McGrath While many people ramped down their businesses during the pandemic, Hirosh and Chamila Abeywardane were gearing up for the grand opening of their new store. In late February, the husband and...
MPP Report April 2021
Ontario’s vaccine rollout is well underway I hope everyone has been keeping safe. Spring is right around the corner and I am happy to say that Ontario has started administering COVID-19 vaccines. Please note...
Centennial couple weaves milk bags into mats for homeless
By Lorelee A. Sankarlal Aloisia Stiles and her husband, David, Centennial residents of 42 years, have found a great way to reuse milk bags and help the homeless. About four years ago, Aloisia heard...
Fostering a purr-fect handful of adorable kittens
Sarah Karsh and Nikki Tan help little felines get a good start in life. They have fostered 37 so far. By Wanda Wierzbicki Sarah Karsh and Nikki Tan often have to get up overnight...
MP Report April 2021
More than 8 million vaccines expected by end of March One year ago, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, forever changing the course of our lives. In remembrance of the...
Corner Cannabis opens its doors to the community
By Pamela Collins We have a new retailer in the neighbourhood we would like to highlight for you. Corner Cannabis opened for business on February 23 and they are excited about being in our...
Toronto author writes a thriller
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish The PushBy Ashley Audrain Published January 2021 The Push is a page-turning psychological drama that immerses the reader in the dark world of motherhood gone terribly wrong....
Trustees Report April 2021
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Break now scheduled for April 12-16 The Education Minister announced that March Break was delayed by a month in hopes of reducing community transmission of COVID-19. The break is now scheduled...
Get your bat signals ready and put up a bat house
By Amy Stephenson Springtime is when things come alive and it’s exciting to spy the first robin or the buds on the trees. With all the activity we might not notice certain creatures that...
Presidents Message April 2021
Nature’s alarm clocks are back By Kathy Rowe April is finally here. Our clocks have sprung ahead and nature’s alarm clocks have returned. This is the time of year when I love to crack...
Maple syrup is running on Meadowvale
Maple syrup collecting is carried on by Joan, Susan and Dan By Denise Bacon Joan Kunanec’s home has become a source of the family-favourite Kunanec maple syrup over the last 15 years. The love...
Save your recyclables for Earth Day fundraiser in 2022
By Kevin Beleskey 2nd Highland Creek Scouting group would like to thank the community for their generous support of our recycling drive in the past. We had to cancel the 2020 drive and now...
Online version of CCRA Centennial News
MARCH CONTENTS: Democracy at risk without local news Fur better or fur worse, we got a pandemic puppy Use up those leftovers with build-your-own meals Eye-opening conversation led to wise water use at home...
Fur better or fur worse, we got a pandemic puppy
By Kathy McGrath I’m not going to lie, the last month has been ruff, really ruff. In fact, time has pretty much lost all meaning since we introduced an eight-week old puppy into our...
Councillor’s Message March 2021
Budget invests in communities and the environment On February 18, City Council approved the 2021 city budget after a thorough review. Recognizing that many residents are facing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19,...
A shot in the arm: Canada’s proud history of vaccine research
By Don Lawrence The worry and uncertainty we feel today surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic might be familiar to those who experienced the polio epidemic in the first half of the 20th century. The polio...
MPP Report March 2021
Thanks for continuing to follow public safety guidelines I hope everyone has been staying safe and healthy throughout the winter. As we start the gradual reopening process, I would like to thank everyone for...
Here’s an activity page just for the kids!
Who has the funniest pet ? Can your pets do awesome tricks or do they pose in awkward ways? Do you dress your pets in cute outfits or crazy costumes? We’re having a photo...
Trustees Report March 2021
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Transportation, live webcasts and African Heritage Month At the Toronto District School Board, busing service may be provided for elementary students (K-5) residing 1.6 km or more from their designated...
COVID outbreak at TSC is over
By Kathryn Stocks In our February issue, we reported the upsetting news that COVID-19 had hit the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care in January. At the time we went to print, 84 residents...
Presidents Message March 2021
Let’s hope the cold is behind us as we head into March By Kathy Rowe I’m crossing my fingers hoping that the coldest part of this winter is behind us. March is a tricky...
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