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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lawson Road construction between Cedarview Drive and Irvine Road will be in effect until late May. By John Murphy You may have noticed that the work on the Lawson Road Culvert over the Centennial...
Fresh vegetables and fruits: an easy step toward healthier eating By Kathryn McLean A friend recently told me she feels her family should be eating more vegetables and asked for ideas on how to...
Author Hasina Knox. Her memoir, Longing to Belong: An Orphan’s Story, explores her journey of identity and belonging. By Pamela Collins Hasina Knox is a local Scarborough author living in the Malvern community. She...
From the left: Shylo (top) and Suhair Clarke at a market with Luxx Body Beauty products. Michael Santos (right) with his mother Christine By Janice Bennink Nowhere does the phrase “it takes a village”...
February 15 was National Flag of Canada Day, otherwise referred to as “Flag Day”. It marked the anniversary of the first official raising of Canada’s flag on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in 1965. Our...
CONTENTS Port Union Winterfest packedwith family activities more Waddle I do without you? more Being a mother helped local author write stories for kids more Convenience store on Port Union is back! more Three...
Saint Valentine was a third-century priest. He is portrayed healing epilepsy in this illustration by Dr. František Ehrmann, c.1899. By Amanda Pompilii On Saturday, February 14, thousands of Canadians will be celebrating Valentine’s Day....
Val Lusted was the producer of the play “Witness for the Prosecution” at Scarborough Village Theatre in January By Denise Bacon and Kathy Rowe A magical venue in Scarborough is calling to all of...
These delicious chocolate-cinnamon cupcakes can be topped in a variety of ways. By Kathryn McLean February is very much still winter according to the calendar and as far as the weather goes. We continue...
Saumiya Balasubramanian has written three children’s books: When I Found Grandma, Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White, and When I Visited Grandma. By Pamela Collins Saumiya Balasubramanian is an author in...
The Toronto Zoo’s African penguins are located in a special habitat designed to support the colony and keep them active with swimming and diving. By Don Lawrence Who doesn’t love an African penguin? With...