43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for November 2023
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Councillor’s Message November 2023
Park and road improvements happening in Centennial We hosted our first Harvest Fest last month! Big thanks to the staff at the Port Union Recreation Centre, my office staff, the volunteers, vendors and community...
Take a trip into the past at the Scarborough Archives
By Kathryn Stocks In October, we visited the Scarborough Archives and Historical Research Centre on Kingston Rd. at Meadowvale. Archivist Rick Schofield told us dozens of stories about the history of Scarborough, a topic...
Love of cars started early for female mechanic
By Julie Plante Being curious, I just had to ask Colleen Homer, who is Ravine Auto Repair Centre’s female mechanic, do you prefer watching Nascar or Formula 1? “Neither,” said Colleen, “I am all...
MPP Report November 2023
Working hard to deliver for the people of Scarborough I hope you and your families are doing well and enjoying the wonderful fall season! I want to start by thanking you all for the...
New Branch Head enjoys coming to work each day
By Denise Bacon Nicole Lehman joined the team of the Port Union Library as Branch Head on August 1 this year. She has been with Toronto Public Library since 1994 and has worked at...
This is definitely a ‘mast year’ for Toronto’s nut trees
By Kathy Rowe The botanical term “mast year” is defined as a year when a tree produces an overabundance of fruit. That fruit includes seeds, nuts, berries, apples, etc. To be specific, nut and...
Trustees Report November 2023
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Early French Immersion Deadline If your family is interested in the Toronto District School Board’s system-wide French Immersion Program, we are pleased to offer an online process to apply for...
Add grains to your salads to keep meals interesting
By Kathryn McLean Are you interested in eating more whole grains? Maybe you need some inspiration for using up leftovers. Or perhaps you’re looking for new side dishes and easy lunches. It’s time to...
Connections over time and place
Left: Front door of Nijmegen house in 1945 with the Van der Veen family children and maid along with Canadian soldiers. Author’s father George Lawrence is on the right. Photo credit: T. M. P....
Download CCRA Centennial News
NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Connections over time and place Take a trip into the past at the Scarborough Archives Love of cars started early for female mechanic New Branch Head enjoys...
MP Report November 2023
Act with empathy for each other and stand against hate Like all Canadians, I was deeply saddened by Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel and the dire and worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, where over...
Bernice Pike gives up her route but stays active
By Wanda Wierzbicki Bernice and Bill Pyke have lived on Holmcrest Trail since 1991. Bernice said she always read the CCRA Centennial News when it was delivered to her door. She remembers seeing the...
Moving story about relationship between humans
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish The Home for Unwanted Girls A Novel by Joanna Goodman Harper Paperbacks, 2018 The Home for Unwanted Girls is a historical fiction novel based on a true...
President’s Message November 2023
By Kathy Rowe I hope that residents have been able to enjoy the beautiful fall leaves and the crisp autumn air. We were fortunate to enjoy some extended summer weather right up until early...
Where did the Scarborough Mirror go?
The Scarborough Archives has the Mirror on microfilm from 1961 to the 1980s and hard copies from the 1980s to the present. By Mike Adler Some of you may still be wondering where the...
Please join us at our AGM on November 16
Centennial residents are encouraged to come out to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 16 at the Port Union C.C. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. We will be seeking approval of...