Warm up with soup during the year’smost frigid month
By Kathryn McLean I often feel that February is the worst month of the winter season here in Toronto. Even though it’s a short calendar month it’s one of the coldest. Maybe you’re looking...
A scathing satire about the publishing industry
Book Reviews Yellowface A novel by R.F. KuangHarper Collins, 2023 Book Review by Julie Kish Yellowface is the Goodreads Choice for best fiction of 2023 and was Reese’s Book Club pick for July 2023,...
Campaign Clean Centennial – third week each month
Campaign Clean Centennial round 3 is March 10 – 16 Thank you to everyone who joined our Campaign Clean Centennial in February! We appreciate your support for CCRA’s 75th anniversary project. This month the...
Port Union Road Improvements
Latest development: The contractor has completed the installation of all hydro poles between Island Road and Lawson Road. Upcoming Work: On the week of January 22, the focus shifted southward where crews will be...
MPP Report February 2024
Bold action to eliminate surgical backlogs and reduce wait times I hope you and your families are keeping well! Last February, I announced here some innovative steps our government had taken to improve healthcare...
A heart-warming experience at the Repair Café
By Pamela Collins For those of you who have visited the Repair Café at Port Union Community Centre, you will know what a talented and generous group of people they are. They volunteer their...
Mark’s Pizzas started out in the garage
Mark Alousis stands at the counter of his pizza shop in Highland Creek By Julie Plante I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Alousis and his colleague, Jen, on a very cold winter’s day...
The sky’s the limit for this pair!
After meeting at the Scarborough Underwater Club, Jack Purchase and Nora Mark have been diving together here and around the world. By Kathryn Stocks Nora Mark and Jack Purchase are not your average Valentine...
Centennial hoodies now available
On sale now, this limited edition hoodie was specially designed and custom made for the Centennial Community Recreation Association. Many of you will have seen our new community spirit hoodies at Winterfest. Specifications Fabric:...
Coexisting with coyotes
By Pam Collins There has been an increase in sightings of coyotes in our neighbourhood lately, and some residents are voicing fear and alarm. It is common to see them walking on a road...
MP Report February 2024
Accelerating new housing construction in Toronto The federal government is fundamentally transforming how cities and builders create housing in Canada as we take tangible steps to end this housing crisis. On December 21, we...
Scouting group celebrates 50th year of its Beaver program
2nd Highland Creek Beaver Scouts Picking apples at Watson Farms By Krystle Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Beaver Scouts are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beaver program. In fact, all Scouts Canada Beaver...
Geodesic domes popped up quickly in the valley at UTSC
Four geodesic domes were built last fall in the valley at UTSC near the tennis courts. They are greenhouses that will house gardening and vertical farming infrastructure to support food sovereignty for Indigenous communities...
CCRA Membership draw winner
Winner Susan Stone was away so her son, Joel, accepted the draw prize from Denise Bacon and Kathy Rowe. By Denise Bacon Congratulations to Susan Stone! She won the 2024 Memberships Special Prize Draw...
President’s Message February 2024
Thanks to all who made Winterfest a success! By Kathy Rowe I would like to thank Winterfest chair Jake Forsyth, committee members from the CCRA, and our many sponsors, vendors and volunteers for making...
Download CCRA Centennial News
JANUARY 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Contents Winterfest celebrates 25 yearsIncentive to get memberships earlyCCRA’s 75th year a significant milestoneCampaign Clean Centennial – third week each monthFree and fun activities around the areaWinter...
Councillor’s Message January 2024
New Year, New Deal for Toronto Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Skate with Santa in December!...
Plenty of things to do at our community centre
Instructor Lynda Kirow led an exercise class in the gymnasium By Kathy Rowe In the heart of the Centennial community lies the Port Union Community Centre. We are fortunate to have this wonderful place...
MPP Report January 2024
Looking forward to seeing what the new year has in store I want to wish you and your families all the best as we mark a new year. I am looking forward to seeing...
Free and fun activities around the area
The Adams Park hill was opened in 1967 and it’s been a winter sport tradition in the Centennial community for a long time. There are lights on the hill at night As the cold...
How do people find out about secret symbols?
By Nicholas De Kruyff We spent a weekend this summer at a cottage with some friends. Two other couples, my wife, and me. Having coffee one morning, the conversation turned toward sex. (The only...
A family drama that’s hard to put down
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Hello Beautiful A novel by Ann Napolitano The Dial Press, 2023 Hello Beautiful is at the top of the list for Indigo’s best books of 2023. I’m...
New off-leash area opened with a dog party
Lori was there with her strikingly beautiful 4-year-old dog, Klondike, who is part Husky and part Belgian Malinois By Kathryn Stocks On November 3, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie celebrated the expansion of Colonel Danforth Park’s...
Trustees Report January 2024
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Happy New Year! Hope you all had wonderful, restful holidays filled with family, fun and laughter. Celebrating Good News I encourage you to read about some of the recent events,...
Winter salads hit the spot on a cold January day
By Kathryn McLean Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great end-of-the-year and is looking forward to 2024. January tends to be a time for reflection. Many of us look back on the...
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