Presidents Message February 2022
This month is all about heart! By Kathy Rowe February is heart month and as you read this issue you will notice a heart theme throughout. Good health is a gift but we need...
Yes, there are dragons and Kilat is one of them
Do Dragons still exist ? Yes they do. In the Australasia pavilion at the Toronto Zoo, you will find 18 year old male Komodo Dragon, Kilat. Komodo dragons are the largest and heaviest of...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for January 2022
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Online version of CCRA Centennial News
JANUARY 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Top cop welcomes community input Table of contents: Constables find community policing is their calling Police liaison chair brings 43 Division to CCRA Port Union Road construction set to begin...
Top cop welcomes community input
By Kathy McGrath Centennial News is presenting a two-part interview with 43 Division Superintendent Dave Rydzik. This month we focus on policing issues in 43 Division and, more specifically, in Centennial. Next month, we...
Councillor’s Message January 2022
Building on the progress we made in 2021 Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! Thank you to everyone who participated in Scarborough–Rouge Park’s Christmas Homes Celebration, and a special...
Four of the best novels I read in 2021
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish I read 55 novels in 2021, which I think is a personal record. I can’t be totally sure because this is my first year keeping a Reading...
CCRA award winner was actively involved in clubs at Mowat
By Kathy Rowe Meet Charel Surez. Charel graduated from Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate last spring and at the school’s commencement in November he was awarded our CCRA award. The $500 award goes to the...
A healthy diet for your heart is simply a healthy diet
By Kathryn McLean My friend has changed her household’s diet this year. Heart health is top of mind, and eating “better” is a big part of that. I’ve done my research, leaning heavily on...
Your choice at the checkout can hurt someone’s job
By John Gibb You have finished selecting your items at one of our larger local stores. You head to the front of the store and you’re faced with a choice. Should you proceed to...
Police liaison chair brings 43 Division to CCRA
By Kathy Rowe The CCRA is very fortunate to have Kazi Anwar as our police liaison chair. Kazi’s experience as a civil servant within various levels of government spans over 20 years in senior...
‘Ladies of the Rouge’ sprang into action for motel residents
By Jeanne Laverock This drive started in early December when a local mom took some items and clothes to the Lido Motel on Kingston Road to drop off donations to the families. As Suzanne...
MPP Report January 2022
Investing in child care and long-term care homes I want to wish the entire Centennial community a healthy and prosperous new year. Child Care Space Expansion I am proud to announce that the Ontario...
Constables find community policing is their calling
By Denise Bacon The Centennial community is nestled within the boundaries served by 43 Division of Toronto Police Service (TPS) located at 4331 Lawrence Ave. E, just east of Heron Park Community Centre. Division...
Tree lighting event gave this community a boost of joy
By Kathryn Stocks A big shout-out goes to local realtor Jill Fewster Yan for the delightful Holiday Tree Lighting Party that took place at the Port Union Community Centre on December 4. At a...
Presidents Message January 2022
CCRA gives back to the community By Kathy Rowe During the 2021 Christmas season, the CCRA was pleased to give to two very deserving charities that serve our community. The Society of Saint Vincent...
Port Union Road construction set to begin
By Amaan Jabbar You may have been hearing a buzz around the community regarding the widening of Port Union Road. If you have, you won’t be surprised that this buzz is still going on....
Trustees Report January 2022
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Navigating the pandemic I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. This year we continue to navigate through the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. I commend the hard work...
MP Report January 2022
Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year, Centennial! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and welcomed the new year with their loved ones, virtually or in person. Thank you to all the...
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