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CONTENTS Get closer to nature this Earth Day more Smartphones linked to mental illness among young people more Centennial photographer reveals the extraordinary details hidden within the ordinary more Inside the life of nurse...
Centennial photographer reveals the extraordinary details hidden within the ordinary
Macro photo of a carniverous Butterwort plant. By Denise Bacon Michelle Cleland spent most of her career as an Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Toronto hospitals where she specialized in cardiac and trauma-based neuro...
Councillor’s Message April 2026
Community connections and local initiatives Reset, rewind and get set! It is that time of the year when we have reset our clocks, both on the wall and internally. Nature takes its course to...
Inside the life of nurse and actress Marianne Sawchuk
President Kathy Rowe (left) joins guest Marianne Sawchuk for conversation at Creek Coffee By Kathy Rowe Marianne Sawchuk’s energy and bright smile are infectious! After a few minutes in her company, I realized it’s...
MPP Report April 2026
Science Centre and Ontario Line updates I hope you and your families are doing well. Our government has prioritized protecting Ontario, ensuring jobs are supported, our public services are strengthened, and ensuring Ontario remains...
Smartphones linked to mental illness among young people
By Denise Bacon and Kathy Rowe There is a reason why this book has remained at the top of the New York Times best seller list for over 52 weeks. In our opinion, this...
The changing season: making space for health
Dawn Bouapha turns survival into advocacy as she promotes screening during Cancer Awareness Month. By Dawn Bouapha Birds chirping, longer daylight hours, and early spring blooms are all signs of a changing season. This...
Using AI to make life easier
Results from an AI inquiry seeking the best weekly food deals from local grocery stores By John Murphy Over the past year, AI has been a topic of conversation at social gatherings I have...
Get closer to nature this Earth Day
Toronto Nature Stewards will lead volunteers for an Earth Day cleanup on April 25 to prepare the Port Union waterfront for spring arrivals like monarch butterflies. By Kathy Rowe Community Earth Day partners with...
Community safety: Everyday actions that make a difference
By Kazi Anwar (Vice President, Community Police Liaison) Residents of the Centennial community continue to prioritize safety, awareness, and prevention following recent reports of residential break-ins in the area. While incidents remain under investigation, information...
MP Report April 2026
Port Union Waterfront Shoreline Project Due to ongoing military activity in the Middle East, the Government of Canada has updated its travel advisories for the region. Canadians are advised to avoid all travel to...
Stretching your grocery budget
By Kathryn McLean Many shoppers have noticed their grocery bills getting higher each week. While food costs may be rising, there are still plenty of ways to prepare satisfying meals without spending a fortune....
2026 CCRA Membership Gift Basket Winners!
Kathy Rowe presents Tanya and Greg Haughey with the winning basket By Kathy Rowe If you visited our CCRA table at Winterfest, you would have noticed the generous over-stuffed gift basket on display. I...
President’s Message April 2026
CCRA supports Fernie Youth Services in Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser By Kathy Rowe On Saturday, March 28, Team CCRA walked in the Coldest Night of the Year event to support local charitable...
Membership
Membership is only $15.00 per year per household. Please fill out our membership form using your Credit Card or Visa Debit Card or your PayPal account. Membership Chair, Denise Bacon email Why join CCRA? CCRA...
My amazing 4 day journeyaboard ‘The Canadian’
Beautiful views from the Canadian‘s dome car. By Denise Bacon Oh Canada! How lucky we are to call this our home and native or chosen land. A train trip on VIA’s The Canadian train...
Councillor’s Message March 2026
Highlights from the 2026 Budget This winter has been especially cold, yet our Centennial community has continued to show warmth, resilience, and strong neighbourhood spirit. Throughout the season, we worked closely with residents, community...
From the page to the stage for two Mowat students
Emily O’Regan and Isabelle D’Sousa on the set of their co‑written script of this year’s National Theatre School production By Shelley Cooke What began as a shared idea two years ago has grown into...
Consider a mystery book exchange this March Break
For instructions, watch “Easy Origami Bookmark Corner – How to Make a Corner Bookmark DIY” on the Red Ted Art (Maggy Woodley) YouTube channel, and “How to Wrap Books with Pockets for Unique Gifts”...
MPP Report March 2026
I hope you and your families are doing well. My team had an amazing time being part of the Port Union Winterfest. Every year, this highly anticipated event brings the community together, and it...
Red light doesn’t stop repair cafe
Centennial resident John Hodge joins Joseph Chan and Abdallah Kassem, all Repair Cafe volunteers, along with traffic light owner Jill MacMillan as she holds up the fixed sign. By Jill Macmillan The Repair Café...
Artisan bread and bagels rise in Centennial
Brandon Timney holds freshly baked loaves of ‘Four Cubs Original’ sourdough bread. By Shelley Cooke The smell of fresh bread fills Brandon Timney’s kitchen every morning as he bakes eight loaves and 24 bagels...
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CONTENTS Red light doesn’t stop repair cafe more My amazing 4 day journey aboard ‘The Canadian’ more Autism: From acceptance to inclusion more From the page to the stage for two Mowat students more...
MP Report March 2026
On February 10, our country was shaken by tragic news from Tumbler Ridge. My heart breaks for the families, friends, and loved ones of all the victims as they grieve an unimaginable loss. In...
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