MP Report April 2024
Meeting the health needs of Canadians Universal public health care allows Canadians to access health services based on their need, not their ability to pay. Yet, a significant amount of health-care costs fall outside...
Come out to our Earth Day event on April 20
NEW this year, we are proud to present a FREE special screening of local film director Jamie Fleck’s documentary movie In My Backyard By Kathy Rowe On Saturday, April 20, residents will have plenty...
President’s Message April 2024
So much to see and do at Earth Day event By Kathy Rowe I hope you will come out to our area Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20. There is much to see...
Councillor’s Message March 2024
Investing in Scarborough-Rouge Park While we’ve had a warmer winter without much snow, I’m sure many of you are looking forward to the first signs of spring and March Break. At City Hall, the...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for February 2024
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Trustees Report March 2024
Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Toronto District School Board PA Day Moved Due to Solar Eclipse Trustees recently approved changes to the 2023-24 school calendar, moving the Professional Activity Day on April 19 to April 8...
Download CCRA Centennial News
MARCH 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Debut novel deals with mental health Port Union C.C. to benefit from investment Try this vanilla cake to celebrate March Break or Easter Social 7 is where...
Your voice has been heard
Dear Readers By Kathryn Stocks We chose CCRA’s 75th anniversary to send out our first-ever readership survey to our e-blast database. We had hoped for a strong response, and you delivered one! Thank you....
Lynn’s been Scouting for 60 years and she’s still going strong
Lynn Johnson became a Cub Leader at the age of 19. By Denise Bacon Lynn Johnson isn’t your average almost-80-year old! She will be marking 60 years of continuous volunteer work with Scouts Canada...
Try this vanilla cake to celebrate March Break or Easter
By Kathryn McLean Do you need a delicious vanilla cake? March Break is this month, and my family often has some sort of cake to celebrate the start of it. I like to use...
Social 7 is where good food meets good vibes
T.K. Kunaratnam opened Social 7 Bar & Grill with his wife, Ila, on September 1 last year. By Shelley Cooke Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of dining (twice) at Social 7 Bar &...
77 years of active community involvement
The COVID 19 pandemic was devastating to many residents of the Centennial Community. To galvanizesupport for the Tony Stacey Centre Fundraising campaign, CCRA President Kathy Rowe and her team led by Lori Gagnon, organized...
MPP Report March 2024
Putting more money back in your pockets I hope you and your families are keeping well! There is no doubt that many people are struggling right now, but I want to reassure you that...
Unique novel by Scarborough author delights the reader
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Never Been BetterA novel by Leanne Toshiko SimpsonHarperCollins, March 2024 Never Been Better has the flavour of a romantic comedy, but it’s so much more. West Rouge...
Debut novel deals with mental health
Book Review By Julie Kish Scarborough is featured prominently in Leanne Toshiko Simpson’s debut novel, Never Been Better. The Mowat Collegiate graduate (class of 2010) has written a romantic comedy featuring three friends who...
MP Report March 2024
Universal public health care a promise to all Canadians I wish you and yours a wonderful spring season and look forward to reconnecting with you as the days start to get longer and warmer....
Looking forward to spring and our native plant sale
Aster is our Plant of the Year. This one is a white wood aster. By Karen Heisz As winters go, this hasn’t been a tough one, but we are nearing the end and I...
Are self-checkouts in our stores antisocial?
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo is fighting loneliness by adding ‘slow lanes’ for the elderly to be ableto go to the checkouts and chat with the staff. By John Gibb Can a thing such as...
Port Union C.C. to benefit from investment
By Kathy Rowe On January 31, it was announced that the Port Union Community Recreation Centre is one of three Toronto recreation centres selected to receive substantial funds earmarked for ball and ice hockey...
President’s Message March 2024
Gearing up for our Earth Day event in April Our community Earth Day will take place on Saturday, April 20. There will be activities at the Port Union C.C. and a Scouts recycling drive...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for January 2024
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Download CCRA Centennial News
FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Winterfest 2024 marks 25 years celebrating winter fun in Centennial Warm up with soup during the year’smost frigid month Mark’s Pizzas started out in the garage A...
Councillor’s Message February 2024
Make the most of the winter season in Scarborough–Rouge Park 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....
Winterfest 2024 marks 25 years celebrating winter fun in Centennial
Luna, the three-year old husky, impressed the crowd with her tricks. She was put through her paces by owner Shahnoza Ayon. By Kathy McGrath Despite wet, foggy weather, residents from our community and beyond...
Trustees Report February 2024
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Toronto District School Board Updates Winter Well-Being Guide I invite you to explore the TDSB’s Winter Well-Being Guide, which is filled with activities, games, wellness tips, resources and community agencies...
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