Building on tradition, Carson Duncan charts a new path for the Highland Creek Legion. He is planning to curate a variety of entertainment to perform at future events like the “Farewell to Summer” BBQ...
Rouge Convenience store on Port Union Rd. at Fanfare after criminal attack by an excavator. By Denise Bacon “I was so shocked! When the police contacted us, I thought it was a break-in. When...
CONTENTS “Hot Fun in the Summertime” more Rouge Convenience store will be back more Crowded contest to fill open council seat more Coffee with Kathryn and Nadir Karamat more Status update on multiplex developments...
322 Summer Jobs Helping Youth Succeed: This summer, our government delivered over 76,000 Canada Summer Jobs, with 322 right here in Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park. With more positions than usual, many youth gained valuable work experience...
By RK Cobb Last June, Toronto City Council voted on whether to permit six-unit buildings (sixplexes) city-wide. Their decision was a compromise, allowing sixplexes in 9 wards, while the remaining 16 wards, including our...
Kathy Rowe On Monday, September 29, we will vote for a new Ward 25 city councillor who will replace our former councillor Jennifer McKelvie. Residents are looking forward to finally having a councillor in...
Saying goodbye – and staying connected By Kathy Rowe Greetings Centennial! What a warm summer that was. I don’t think I have ever seen so many brown lawns and park spaces in the community....
As there are 20 registered candidates, rather than a debate, the forums will feature a “candidates”marketplace and residents can meet candidates and receive campaign literature.
Photo Credit FALCN Media. Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery on June 23 that left behind extensive damage by an excavator. Suspects stole the nearby machine being used for Port Union Road widening....
EHON (Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods) and HAP (Housing Action Plan) Initiatives In 2023, City Council approved an amendment to permit the building of multiplexes of up to 4 units, on single detached lots...
By Kathryn Stocks I had coffee with former councillor Jennifer McKelvie a few weeks after she became the federal Liberal MP in Ajax. The first thing I asked was how she was doing. “Excited...
By Kathy McGrath We asked Centennial residents to share their backyard ponds with us, and we weren’t disappointed. Three local homeowners invited us into their yards, revealing the lush beauty and Zen-like atmosphere created...
By Don Lawrence Picture day is an important tradition for students and parents alike. Parents brainstorm outfit ideas and schedule haircuts, while kids practice their smiles in the mirror. School pictures are important to...
CONTENTS Two new bands at summer concerts! more Peace and beauty found in backyard ponds more Coffee with Kathryn and Jennifer McKelvie more Not your average picture day at Centennial Road School more Centennial...
Our government recently announced Ontario’s 2025 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario, focused on transforming the province and building the most competitive economy in the G7. As promised, we’re using every tool available to protect...
By Kathryn McLean Summer is nearly here, and that means lots of eating outdoors with picnics, barbecues and lunch on the deck. Cabbage salad is an easy and delicious dish to add to the...
By Denise Bacon The sweet smell of cherry and apple blossoms, the end of the school year, and parents wondering how they will manage through the next couple of summer months. Whatever you do,...
By Amanda Pompilii Parades and field days are just some of the events we associate with July 1 in Canada. These traditions also have a rich history in the Centennial community. I recently looked...
By Kathy Rowe Mark your calendars for the July Sunday Summer Concert series. CCRA, WRCA and WRSRA are pleased to bring musical entertainment to you on July 6, 13 and 20. There will be...
I want to thank you for once again placing your trust in me. It is the honour of my life to serve as your Member of Parliament, and I am humbled to do so...
Book Reviews Book Review By Julie Kish Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic WordsmithA Memoir by Phil Hanley Hardcover by Henry Holt and Co.Audio version by MacMillan Audio If you are unfamiliar with Canadian...
By Shelley Cooke Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong, has recently become one of the most popular sports in North America. Many wonder how this unique sport, which...
By Kathy Rowe On Saturday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the 16th annual Port Union Waterfront Festival will take over the Port Union Village Common at the bottom of Port Union...
Summer events to put on your calendars By Kathy Rowe A rather cool May will hopefully lead to pleasant and warm summer months for our community to enjoy. This is our final newspaper issue...
By Denise Bacon & Shelley Cooke After the long winter we’ve had, followed by a cold, wet spring, people are naturally looking forward to summer! What better way to enjoy the much-anticipated sunshine than...