Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women By Kate Moore Sourcebooks, 2017 When choosing my reading material, I usually pick captivating fiction novels. However,...
Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, now Toronto’s Deputy Mayor overseeing the Office of the Mayor, looks out over Nathan Phillips Square on her first day in the mayor’s office. She wants residents to know that she...
By Sid Chaurasia With winter soon fading to a pleasant memory, warmer weather approaches. Our soil is thawing, the trees are growing tender buds, and the snow and ice are melting, little by little....
MARCH 2023 CONTENTS FEATURE: Stepping into the mayor’s role Table of contents: Waterfront Trail is open again . Helpful tips on choosing vegetarian options for dinner Two books about women and girls fighting for...
In February, Centennial residents were delighted to see that the portion of the Waterfront Trail east of the Highland Creek bridge, which had been closed for remediation work since last spring, was once again...
The Scarborough News reported on the official opening of the Tam Heather Curling Club on Military Trail in February 1973. But the roots of the club’s name go back to 1862. By Diana Ranken...
Earth Day will be happening on April 22 this year Earth Day plans are underway. Once again, CCRA will be partnering with the 2nd Highland Creek Scouts and West Rouge Sports and Recreation Association....
By Kathryn McLean Experts advise us to eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain good health. We’re told to cut back on processed foods and drink water. And, finally, to...
By Pamela Collins As spring approaches, we all get anxious to go outside and enjoy the warmer air after a long winter. We can’t resist getting out our rakes to clean up the garden...
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MPP Vijay Thanigasalam Dear Centennial Community, I am writing to you to answer some concerns many of you have had regarding our government’s changes to the Greenbelt. Throughout the past few years, I have...
Happy Family Day! Despite the colder weather, I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy some time outside. Before we know it, spring will be upon us. With Valentine’s Day on February 14 and...
Addressing changes to the Greenbelt Dear Centennial Community, I am writing to you to answer some concerns many of you have had regarding our government’s changes to the Greenbelt. Throughout the past few years,...
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish At Last CountBy Claire Ross DunnInvisible Publishing, 2022 At Last Count is Toronto writer Claire Ross Dunn’s first novel, but she is no stranger to the Canadian...
The writer’s niece, Meghan Kirkup, and others in Gen Z are rekindling memories of the ‘80s with their retro fashion styles By Kathy McGrath The other day I was walking my dog along Lawson...
Richard Glynn has bought a state-of-the-art, Scandinavian designed, energy efficient, electric induction table-top roaster, which can roast 1 kilogram of beans in 9 1⁄2 to 12 minutes By Denise Bacon Coffee lovers can kick...
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah National School Food Program Needed In 2020, the Board sent a letter to the federal government advocating for the government to follow through on its commitment to invest in a...
A toast to the past, present and future of the Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club was made by President Dave Muir, center By Kathryn Stocks The Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club is...
By Kathryn McLean February days can be like the idyllic winter scenes portrayed on calendars: lumpy snowmen on front yards, lightly falling snow out the window as you sit by a roaring fire, children...
Marcia Alderson happily grew up in Centennial with her mother, Yvonne, and her father, George By Kathy McGrath Marcia Alderson fondly remembers her childhood growing up in the Centennial. She recalls fishing in Rouge...
Kirsten Goritsas at Four Sweets Cookies planned a variety of Valentine goodies with different price points. By Kathryn Stocks Centennial resident Kirsten Goritsas started baking cookies with her 2-year-old daughter just for fun eight...
View from a deep ravine behind homes on Holmcrest Trail. These homes overlook the east end portion of the Highland Creek Watershed where West Hill Creek and Centennial Creek meet as they flow through...
A CCRA News delivery team drops into Mr Beans for a break. Front left to right: Paul, Katie and Christine. Back left to right: Mark, Adam, Corey and team manager Michelle Brown. By Kathryn...
Canada’s new strategy for the Indo-Pacific region Today, the Indo-Pacific region accounts for over four billion people, $47.19 trillion in economic activity, and is the world’s fastest-growing region. In less than two decades, the...
Winterfest succeeded beyond our expectations By Kathy Rowe A relatively mild but GREY January is now behind us. I have noticed that many home owners continue to illuminate their homes with holiday lights. This...