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Monthly Archives: May 2024

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Community Safety Town Hall, Tuesday, June 11

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Councillor’s Message May 2024

Port Union Construction and Community Environment Day Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to show their love for Mother Earth at community cleanups across Rouge Park last month. We’re hosting our...

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

Spring is here – time to plant some herbs!

By Kathryn McLean Now that May is here, we are enjoying more sunny days and warmer weather. Trees are in bloom, the last of the yellow forsythia are hanging on, and all that April...

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

Trustees Report May 2024

Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Lawsuit Against Social Media  You may have seen that last week, the TDSB, together with the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Peel District School Board and Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, announced...

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

MPP Report May 2024

Adding more GO train service to Lakeshore East line I hope you and your families are doing well. After a successful rollout of Ontario’s One Fare Program that is saving transit riders in our...

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

Welcome aboard the pink Barbie Dog Bus!

By Shelley Cooke A lot of people are talking about the pink Barbie Dog Bus driving up and down the streets of Centennial and West Rouge. That’s right – it’s a bus just for...

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

Download CCRA Centennial News

MAY 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Why become a CCRA member now? Campaign Clean Centennial is working Spring is here – time to plant some herbs! Essential shopping tips for the safety of...

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

New novel portrays a time of fear for Scarborough women

Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Behind You A novel by Catherine HernandezHarperCollins, May 2024 In her newest novel, Scarborough native Catherine Hernandez focuses on a dark period in Scarborough’s history. Her fourth...

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It was his dedication to youth hockey that truly defined him

By Sue Vine and Mark Campbell In the halls of the West Hill Minor Hockey Association (WHMHA), the echoes of John Beatt’s successes and wisdom reverberate through the memories of players, coaches, and parents...

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It’s Membership time again!

CCRA members top row: Dawn Bouapha and Kevin Simcock, Ryhan and Syed Rayman, Fran Keeler, Bottom row: Michelle and Kevin Mercer, Cheryl and Craig Ferguson and Franklin Nwaubani. By Denise Bacon The tulips and...

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

MP Report May 2024

Thanks to all who came out to protect our environment It was heartening to see so many residents come together in April to pick up garbage, clean up our neighbourhoods, and learn more about...

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

Please, don’t tidy up your gardens this spring!

By Kathryn Stocks This month, many of you will feel a strong urge to get out and “tidy up” your gardens. I know some people have already done it, but if you haven’t, please...

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

Day tripping is a busload of fun for Port Union Seniors

Lillian McMullin has been planning bus trips for the Port Union seniors for 14 years. By Kathryn Stocks This neighbourhood is lucky to have such an active community centre. On most days it is...

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

Essential shopping tips for the safety of Centennial residents

By Kaz Anwar (Vice President, Community Police Liaison) Shopping in Scarborough offers a diverse and vibrant experience, however, with recent thefts in neighbouring areas raising concerns, it’s crucial for Centennial community residents to prioritize...

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

Campaign Clean Centennial is working

Every day is Earth Day for Rishi and Nicky who regularly pick up litter with their mother. The brothers are learning at an early age about responsibility for the planet. By Denise Bacon Rishi...

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

President’s Message May 2024

Centennial showed Earth Day LOVE By Kathy Rowe Community Earth Day on April 20 was once again a massive success. The weather cooperated and families flocked to the Port Union C.C. throughout the day...

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

Win a Centennial hoodie

Join us to be a canvasser for CCRA memberships and you could be the lucky winner of a Centennial hoodie!  Contact Denise Bacon at membership@ccranews.com if you are interested.

Read more May 1, 2024 at 8:00 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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