43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for October 2024
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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