Gamer Golf takes over at Beer Store location
Owner Andrew Scott demonstrates how to hit the ball into the oversized impact screens that absorb shots and then provide statistics. By Kathryn Stocks There’s a new game in town and it looks like...
Community bands create vibrant local connections
Fossil Fire played at Millennium Square in Pickering in August. Fossil Fire By Kathryn Stocks Duane Alvarez is Fossil Fire’s bandleader and keyboards player. He said Fossil Fire started with a fun project in...
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CONTENTS New festival coming in September! More Community bands create vibrant local connections More Gamer Golf takes over at Beer Store location More New resident shares special encounter with nature More Local grandmother making...
New resident shares special encounter with nature
By Danielle Dufault This is my first full summer as a resident of Port Union, where the joys and magical moments in nature just keep coming! What drew me here was that proximity to...
How is AI being used in our local classrooms?
By John Murphy As we send our kids off to school, you might pine for a simpler time and wonder why and how the new world thinking is changing the classroom, especially with AI....
Student shines a light on forgotten prof
Acadia Eddy, 13, stands beside the award-winning research project she did at Joseph Howe last term on BC professor Ian McTaggart-Cowan. By Kathryn Stocks This is the story of a Joseph Howe student’s award-winning...
New festival coming in September!
There’s going to be lots of fall fun for everyone to enjoy at our new event. Treats at Fall Fest will include corn dogs and corn cobs, as well as snow cones, popcorn and...
Local grandmother making a difference in South Africa
Since 2006, Carolyn Nixon, right, has helped South African grandmothers support their grandchildren By Shelley Cooke Across sub-Saharan Africa, hundreds of thousands of people still die each year from AIDS-related causes. Behind those statistics...
What could be sweeter than peaches and chocolate cake?
It’s peach season and our local fruit from Niagara has been particularly delicious this summer! This chocolate cake served with juicy golden peaches is a lovely treat. By Kathryn McLean September is commonly considered...
MPP Report September 2026
MPP Vijay Thanigasalam, Scarborough–Rouge Park I hope you and your families are having a wonderful finish to the summer season. It has been an exciting few months across Scarborough–Rouge Park. From vibrant local events...
Mowat award winner enthused about volunteering
CCRA Communications chair Sue Anfang, left, presented the community association’s award to graduating Mowat student Shaganaa Gunarajan. Congratulations to Shaganaa Gunarajan who won our CCRA award in June! The award is presented by the...
Harvesting the fruits of community collaboration
The Garden Committee members at St. Dunstan’s took great ownership and pride in this community garden as they worked together to plant, tend and harvest the vegetables for the SCHC food bank. By Denise...
Twists and turns abound in this psychological thriller
By Pamela Collins The Fury Author: Alex MichaelidisPublisher: Celadon Books 2024 The Fury by best-selling author Alex Michaelidis is a crime novel that unravels into a psychological thriller as it explores the world of...
President’s Message September 2026
A more colourful newspaper! By Kathy Rowe Happy September, everyone! We are pleased to bring you four more colour pages in our Centennial News. Over the summer, several of our loyal advertisers expressed interest...
MP Report September 2026
As students, educators and families across Scarborough–Guildwood–Rouge Park begin a new school year, I want to extend my very best wishes for a successful and rewarding year ahead. As we look to the months...
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...
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...
U.S. prevents him from returning home to Sarasota
A former Centennial resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past 30 years was refused entry to thatcountry when he tried to return a year ago. By Kathryn Stocks Meet David. He...
Councillor’s Message June 2026
Updates for the Centennial community Centennial Park ImprovementsAt our Winter Centennial Neighbourhood Community Forum, we heard from parents and residents about the dire condition of the Centennial Rd. Park and the need to revitalize...
New condos mark a turning point for Centennial
Our area is evolving into a denser, transit-oriented corridor with the Narrative condos near Port Union Rd. By Don Lawrence and Amaan Jabbar Positioned near Kingston Rd. and Port Union, the two-tower Narrative condominium...
MPP Report June 2026
Increasing GO service on the weekends I hope you and your families are doing well. As the weather gets warmer, I’m looking forward to connecting with residents and celebrating at local events and festivals...
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...
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CONTENTS Thirty years at Centennial Road! More Make friends and memories close to home this summer More U.S. prevents him from returning home to Sarasota More New condos mark a turning point for Centennial...
Thirty years at Centennial Road!
Mr. Jordan Holmes has been teaching at Centennial Road Junior Public School since 1996. During that time his teams have won 16 City Championships across five different sports: volleyball, ice hockey, flag football, slow...
Classic children’s mystery stories still delight
By Amanda Pompilii Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old ClockBy Carolyn KeenePublisher and Publication Year: Simon and Schuster, 1930 The Hardy Boys: The Tower TreasureBy Franklin W. DixonPublisher and Publication Year: Simon and...
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