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Yearly Archives: 2024

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43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for October 2024

The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)

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Protecting yourself against fraud, scams and porch piracy

Presenter Det. Coffey of the Toronto Police Service said fraudsters use a variety of channels to conduct phishing scams, including text message, email, websites, social media, phone calls and even QR codes. One of...

Read more December 3, 2024 at 3:40 pm wpadmin

Councillor’s Message December 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Centennial! As winter sets in, I hope everyone has the chance to relax with friends and family this holiday season. I’m looking forward to seeing community members at holiday...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:04 am wpadmin

Trustee Report December 2024

Trustee Garry Tanuan Wishing one and all a Merry Christmas! The season of Advent began on December 1 this year. Advent provides a wonderful opportunity for us to clear away all the clutter and...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:03 am wpadmin

Festive drinks to spice up your celebrations

When entertaining family and friends in December, food writer Kathryn McLean provides a wine sangria and/or a punch without alcohol. By Kathryn McLean When we get together with family or friends I include some...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:03 am wpadmin

A journey of inner power

By Shelley Cooke “In martial arts, as in life, the journey matters more than the destination.” (Martial Arts Master) Many of us remember the film “The Karate Kid,” a beloved classic martial arts movie...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:03 am wpadmin

Celebrating Centennial in our own words

Trevor Crawford of FALCN Media conceived and created CCRA Community Memories, a short filmcelebrating Centennial. Fran Keeler, one of Centennial’s first homeowners was included in the film. By Janice Bennink Throughout CCRA’s 75th anniversary...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:03 am wpadmin

MPP Report December 2024

It is hard to believe that we are already in December, and with the Holiday season approaching I just want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!  I...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:02 am wpadmin

Julie’s Picks for the Holidays

Book Reviews Book Review by Julie kish Here One MomentA Novel by Liane MoriartyCrown, September 2024 Best-selling Australian novelist Liane Moriarty has taken a genuinely mind-bending premise and turned it into a novel you’ll...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:02 am wpadmin

Coaching medal-winning women’s beach volleyball team

Andrew Cochran helped coach the women’s beach volleyball teams at the Paris Olympics. Melissa Humana-Paredes, above left, and Brandie Wilkerson won silver medals. By Kathy Rowe The summer of 2024 was a very special...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:02 am wpadmin

Folklore era belongs in Canada

Caitlin McKelvie, was thrilled to get tickets to the first of the six Taylor Swift concerts at the Rogers Centre in Toronto in November. By Caitlin McKelvie In the summer of 2023, my favourite...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:01 am wpadmin

Happy 70th anniversary to Ted’s!

Barb has been a waitress at Ted’s since 1987. In the window are Randy, left, and Charlie. By Mikayla Haswell Ted Petkoff was the first owner and founder of Ted’s diner in Highland Creek....

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:01 am wpadmin

‘Twas in the moon of wintertime

Our beautiful cover art is called ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and it was painted bywatercolour artist Mary Jo Smith. She was inspired by the opening line of the Huron Carol,which she said...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:01 am wpadmin

Protecting yourself against fraud and scams

Presenter Det. Coffey of the Toronto Police Service said fraudsters use a variety of channels to conduct phishing scams, including text message, email, websites, social media, phone calls and even QR codes. By Pamela...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Download CCRA Centennial News

DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES ‘Twas in the moon of wintertime AGM reminds us of the value of community Festive drinks to spice up your celebrations A journey of inner power Coaching...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:00 am wpadmin

MP Report December 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Centennial! The holiday season is always special in Scarborough–Rouge Park. It’s when families come together, neighbours spread kindness, and displays of holiday cheer highlight the warmth that defines our...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Father and son share love for MMA

Rob Lea and his son, Holden, are hooked on mixed martial arts. By Kathy McGrath For many years, Rob Lea drove his son, Holden, to classes at Energy Mixed Martial Arts several times a...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:00 am wpadmin

AGM reminds us of the value of community

Gay Cowburne conducts the CCRA executive elections at the AGM The residents of Centennial came out in droves to CCRA’s Annual General Meeting on November 20. Well, maybe not droves exactly but it was...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:00 am wpadmin

President’s Message December 2024

President Kathy Rowe with Past President Jeff Forsyth at the CCRA AGM on Nov. 20. After more than 40 years on the executive, Jeff is retiring from the board. By Kathy Rowe At this...

Read more December 1, 2024 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Councillor’s Message November 2024

Thank you for everything you do, CCRA! I had a wonderful time celebrating the CCRA with you all last month. It was great to take the time to reflect on the association’s impact over...

Read more November 1, 2024 at 8:04 am wpadmin

Our community accepted the CCRA challenge and won

The Timneys team takes a family selfie at the “Scouts Apple Day” challenge. This team came second in the game and won $500. The team consisted of Brandon and Sarah and their children, Vivienne...

Read more November 1, 2024 at 8:04 am wpadmin

Trustees Report November 2024

Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Early French Immersion  If your family is interested in the Toronto District School Board’s Early French Immersion Program, which begins in Junior Kindergarten, we are pleased to offer an online process...

Read more November 1, 2024 at 8:03 am wpadmin

Learning the truth about Canada’s residential school system

Mowat students were given sticky notes to write their answers to three questions about Truth and Reconciliation in September. By Mikayla Haswell Truth and Reconciliation Day or Orange Shirt Day is on September 30....

Read more November 1, 2024 at 8:03 am wpadmin

Highland Fitness: a place where everyone belongs

Highland Fitness owners Matthew McKeown and Kristi Harrison want to raise awareness about government funding that is available for people who have special needs to use towards programs such as physical fitness. By Shelley...

Read more November 1, 2024 at 8:03 am wpadmin

MPP Report November 2024

Looking forward to continue advocating for you Over the past few months, I have met with countless residents in Scarborough–Rouge Park through my annual Community BBQ, Summer Socials, at other events, and in my...

Read more November 1, 2024 at 8:02 am wpadmin
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Formed in 1949, Centennial Community and Recreation Association (CCRA) is a volunteer group of residents dedicated to the preservation, development and improvement of our Centennial community in East Toronto. We meet 10 months/year to discuss and plan events, activities and initiatives that benefit the residents of Centennial.

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