CCRA Spring Fling Dinner and Dance
Spring Fling Dinner and Dance Saturday May 27 “New” Royal Canadian Legion 305 Morrish Road $60 per person HQ Meats will provide a true beef experienceDJ Bryan CasslingCash Bar Dinner served at 7 Tickets...
Join us at our Earth Day event!
By Kathy Rowe On Saturday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents will have plenty of opportunities to participate in our community Earth Day at the Port Union and West Rouge community...
Councillor’s Message April 2023
Many opportunities to celebrate Earth Month This April, we celebrate one of my favourite national months: Earth Month. Throughout April, our community has many opportunities to participate in events that help keep our ward...
Behind the scenes at Toronto Zoo
Keeper Rebecca Rice really enjoys working with the six goats under her care in Goat World. Her favourite is Easter Bunny, left, who only has three legs. “He is so sweet,” she said. She...
Trustees Report April 2023
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Budget and Staff Allocation Our 2023-24 Budget Process is currently underway. Every year, this process begins with staff allocation, which is guided by several factors, including student enrolment, collective agreements,...
Goldenrod is the Rouge Butterflyway’s “Plant of the Year”
Goldenrod is an essential source of nectar and pollen late in the season for migrating monarchs and queen bees preparing for winter By Karen Heisz The songbirds are returning, the snow is melting, and...
IAAM: It’s All About Me clothing boutique
Jasmine Haughey and her father, Greg, wear outfits from their boutique By Pamela Collins Let’s backtrack to 2020 in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Jasmine Haughey was 15 years old and decided she...
MPP Report April 2023
Budget for 2023 will grow Ontario’s economy It has undoubtedly been a busy few weeks at the Ontario Legislature. I am proud to announce that on March 23, the Ontario government released Ontario’s 2023...
For safety, plows need to clear access to crosswalks
“Mr. Mike” is a crossing guard at St. Brendan Catholic School on Centennial Rd. By Mike Dadswell Today is Friday, January 27, 2023. We had a snowstorm on Wednesday night where we gotapproximately six...
Caring for Loved ones with Mental Health Issues
By Althea Fernandes It’s never easy to watch a loved one struggle with mental health issues. It can be especially difficult if you are responsible for providing care in some way. The good news...
Jogi Makhani: An artist in our midst
By Kathy Rowe “If you asked 100 people what is art, you would get 100 different answers and they would all be correct,” commented artist Jogi Makhani. “It’s an individual experience. Art is between...
MP Report April 2023
Investigating foreign interference in federal elections Foreign interference or attempted attacks on our democracy are unacceptable and something our government takes very seriously. Our political system is one that relies on confidence, as all...
West Hill offers new program just for hockey moms
Twenty women signed up for the initial Mama Hawks program. Played out over three weeks in March, the sessions were designed to teach hockey moms on-ice skills and the basics of hockey, as well...
Online version of CCRA Centennial News
APRIL 2023 CONTENTS FEATURE: Jogi Makhani, an artist in our midst Table of contents: Join us at our Earth Day event Simple ways to reduce food waste at home Author creates unique and unforgettable...
Presidents Message April 2023
We’ll be following up on snow clearing issues By Kathy Rowe The CCRA has had an unprecedented number of emails and phone calls from justifiably disgruntled residents unnerved by the damage done to properties...
Author creates unique and unforgettable characters
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineBy Gail HoneymanPamela Dorman Books/Viking, 2017 As the title says, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, or so she says. She definitely has a...
Simple ways to reduce food waste at home
Too-soft mango or kiwi can be frozen and later used for smoothies. By Kathryn McLean Each year as April approaches I start thinking of kitchen tips I can offer that are in line with...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for February 2023
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Councillor’s Message March 2023
I was honoured to be appointed Deputy Mayor at the start of this term, and I am completely committed to fulfilling the duties and obligations of that role. As Deputy Mayor, I will oversee...
A top-notch trip to the bottom of the world
The Marina’s passengers enjoy a view of the rocky coast in Admiralty Bay. By Klaus Katzch On January 15, my wife, Susan Bach, and I embarked on a 20-day trip to Antarctica. We flew...
Conflicting thoughts on growing up
By Sharon Arulnesan “Growing up isn’t the problem, forgetting is.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince These seven short and simple words have been echoing in my head for the past couple of...
MPP Report March 2023
Working on the next provincial budget I hope you are all staying safe and keeping warm! I am excited to be back at Queen’s Park as we work on the next provincial budget to...
MP Report March 2023
Investing in better health-care results In Canada, we promise every Canadian access to quality medical care no matter where they live or how much they earn. But lately, our system is not living up...
Trustees Report March 2023
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Reminder for Kindergarten Registration The TDSB is looking forward to welcoming you and your child at school in September! To attend Junior Kindergarten in September, children must turn 4 years...
March 25 is a special date for Greeks around the world
Celebrations for Greek Independence Day take place along Danforth Ave. here in Toronto. By Laura Popa While March 25 is an ordinary spring day to most of us, the date holds significance for more...
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