Online version of CCRA Centennial News
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...
Repair Café returns to Port Union Community Centre
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....
Why books make the best Christmas gifts
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 give books? They can...
Councillor’s Message December 2022
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...
MPP Report December 2022
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...
Bakery adds a sprinkle of fun to the neighbourhood
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....
New minister brings global experience to the job
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...
Teacher inspires students at Joseph Howe
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...
Give a book to the little ones this holiday season!
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...
Upgrade your side dishes to make dinners more special
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...
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