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DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Peace and goodwill to all Table of contents: Lots of info at CCRA’s annual meeting Repair Café returns to Port Union Community Centre Why books make the best Christmas gifts...
DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Peace and goodwill to all Table of contents: Lots of info at CCRA’s annual meeting Repair Café returns to Port Union Community Centre Why books make the best Christmas gifts...
By Kathy Rowe You might not have to throw out that broken item sitting in your basement. The Port Union Community Centre hosted the first of ongoing free “Repair Cafes” on Saturday, November 5th....
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish It’s the time of year that stressed-out, well-meaning people start racking their brains to come up with Christmas gift ideas for their friends and family. Why not...
Merry Christmas, Centennial! I hope everyone is enjoying the festive season. It’s been wonderful seeing many of you at the holiday events in our community. I think it’s safe to say that the Christmas...
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season I want to take this time and wish you all a wonderful holiday season. I hope you have the opportunity to spend quality time with family and...
Jacquie Poirier Forster, left, and her sister Jillian opened Jac & Jill’s Bakeshop in Centennial Plaza By Kathy McGrath When you enter Jac and Jill’s Bakeshop you can’t help but feel a little cheerier....
Rev. Graham McCaffrey is St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church’s new leader. He envisions the church continuing to grow and be a strong member of the Centennial community. Photo credit Kathy McGrath By Zinta...
Grade 8 teacher Jon Barnes with Cameron Haughey. Below, the teacher encourages students at cross country meets by riding ahead of them in a bunny costume. By Kathy Rowe and Cameron Haughey When my...
By Susan Farmer, Branch Head, Port Union Library Books for 0-6 years of age: You Matter to Me by Doyin Richards, 2022, Picture Book A picture book about a dog named Biscuit adopted into...
By Kathryn McLean December is known as the holiday season, but whether you’re celebrating a holiday or not you’re still going to eat dinner. So why not make your side dishes a little more...
The Members Lounge is the main event room at 305 Morrish Rd. By Kathryn Stocks The new Legion Branch 258 has moved from Lawson to Morrish Rd. and is now open to the community....
By Sid Chaurasia It’s the season for giving, and what better thing to give than the gift of reading. But the same problem arises every time you’re at the store: will they like this?...
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Toronto District School Board Updates Conservation Authority It is my pleasure to share that I have been elected by the Board of Trustees to represent the TDSB on the Toronto...
Rouge Underpass: Our lovely cover art is a painting by Hal Bilz, an award-winning transparent watercolour artist and member of the Toronto Watercolour Society, Art Guild of Scarborough and Pine Ridge Arts Council. Hal...
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah was a guest speaker at CCRA’s AGM in November. By Kathryn Stocks The CCRA’s Annual General Meeting on November 17 was packed with information, so it’s a shame it wasn’t...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Centennial! I want to wish the Centennial community a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season filled with family, friends and optimism for the new year. This December, I will...
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NOVEMBER 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: A place to call his own Table of contents: McKelvie re-elected in Ward 25 Wartime heroics, romance and history come alive in Bluebird Another victory at Juno Beach in France...
Thank you, Centennial! Looking forward to the next four years Thank you for re-electing me as your City Councillor on October 24. I am extremely grateful for the support I received from the community...
Like every other ravine in Toronto, Colonel Danforth Park glowed with amazing colour in October. The light green willows close to the river add a nice contrast for the blazing maples and other trees...
Shreya Jagasia, 8, holds a life-sized replica of an Atlantic salmon at the Adventures in Salmon event in Morningside Park. By Kathy McGrath Every fall, Centennial residents have the opportunity to see salmon migrating...
Take a moment to reflect on those who fought and died I hope you and your families are doing well as we enjoy this wonderful autumn season! I have enjoyed spending time within the...
When you check the ingredient list on the packaged foods you buy, you may notice other ingredients you didn’t realize were included. By Kathryn McLean Do you read food labels? If you’re not in...
This gentleman whom will be referred to as W in this article, was happy to move into his new home recently, especially with winter around the corner. By Denise Bacon A familiar yet enigmatic...