Locally blended tea a perfect gift for mom
Robin Paisley wanted to keep busy during COVID so she started the Crafted Tea Company. By Kathryn Stocks When her exciting job as a conference and event planner came to a grinding halt when...
Celebrating the community during Centennial Week
Centennial Week was a meaningful opportunity to connect more deeply with our community. From April 6 to 12, our team knocked on 2,000 doors and had many thoughtful conversations with residents about what matters...
Book for young readers explores the power of helping others
By Pamela Collins A Drop of HopeAuthor: Keith CalabresePublisher: Scholastic Press Meet 6th graders Ernest, Ryan, Lizzie and their teacher, Mr. Earle. They all live in the town of Cliffs Donnelly. The sign going...
We welcomed EcoSpark to our Earth Day event
Donna Rice, right, is chair of the board at EcoSpark and Aurien Grace is a volunteer. By Kathy Rowe EcoSpark is an environmental charity connecting people to their local natural environment through education, monitoring...
Building a competitive, resilient economy
I hope you and your families are doing well. Our government recently announced the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. In the midst of tariffs and economic uncertainty, we are continuing to...
On the road: scenic views and maritime rhythms
On the pier in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia By John Murphy Wondering what to do this summer? Friends of ours asked us that last year and since we had a family reunion coming up in...
Protecting your bike from thieves
By Kazi Anwar As the weather warms up, more people pull their bikes out and hit the road. Riding a bike is great exercise, saves money on gas, and lets you enjoy the sunshine....
We reached a milestone with our first 100 issues!
Kathy Rowe browses some of the 100 issues of Centennial News at the Scarborough Archives & Research Centre. By Kathryn Stocks We don’t usually toot our own horn here at Centennial News, but we...
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CONTENTS We reached a milestonewith our first 100 issues! more On the road: scenic views and maritime rhythms more Locally blended tea a perfect gift for mom more President’s Message May 2026 more Book...
Initiatives to keep neighbourhoods safer
With brighter days ahead and spring in full swing, I’m pleased to share some of the work your federal government is doing to support Canadians and strengthen our community. Investing in Safer Communities I...
It’s so easy to make your own granola
You can eat your granola by the handful, in a bowl with milk or with yogurt and fruit. By Kathryn McLean If you like granola and don’t mind spending a few minutes in the...
Why we need to support Canadian media
By Shelley Cooke Despite the widespread availability of international news outlets, supporting Canadian media is vital to keeping Canadians informed about the issues and decisions that shape our lives. In recent years, Canada’s media...
CCRA appreciate severy membership
By Denise Bacon Finally, spring has sprung! In Centennial, we celebrated with our Earth Day event on April 25 and many of you enjoyed the activities at Port Union Community Centre, brought items for...
President’s Message May 2026
Appreciation for Earth Day’s success By Kathy Rowe I want to thank the Community Earth Day committee for their hard work planning and facilitating the indoor/outdoor event on April 25. We had three busy...
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...
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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...
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