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MAY 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Why become a CCRA member now? Campaign Clean Centennial is working Spring is here – time to plant some herbs! Essential shopping tips for the safety of...
It was his dedication to youth hockey that truly defined him
By Sue Vine and Mark Campbell In the halls of the West Hill Minor Hockey Association (WHMHA), the echoes of John Beatt’s successes and wisdom reverberate through the memories of players, coaches, and parents...
Essential shopping tips for the safety of Centennial residents
By Kaz Anwar (Vice President, Community Police Liaison) Shopping in Scarborough offers a diverse and vibrant experience, however, with recent thefts in neighbouring areas raising concerns, it’s crucial for Centennial community residents to prioritize...
Campaign Clean Centennial is working
Every day is Earth Day for Rishi and Nicky who regularly pick up litter with their mother. The brothers are learning at an early age about responsibility for the planet. By Denise Bacon Rishi...
Please, don’t tidy up your gardens this spring!
By Kathryn Stocks This month, many of you will feel a strong urge to get out and “tidy up” your gardens. I know some people have already done it, but if you haven’t, please...
Win a Centennial hoodie
Join us to be a canvasser for CCRA memberships and you could be the lucky winner of a Centennial hoodie! Contact Denise Bacon at membership@ccranews.com if you are interested.
President’s Message May 2024
Centennial showed Earth Day LOVE By Kathy Rowe Community Earth Day on April 20 was once again a massive success. The weather cooperated and families flocked to the Port Union C.C. throughout the day...
MP Report May 2024
Thanks to all who came out to protect our environment It was heartening to see so many residents come together in April to pick up garbage, clean up our neighbourhoods, and learn more about...
Day tripping is a busload of fun for Port Union Seniors
Lillian McMullin has been planning bus trips for the Port Union seniors for 14 years. By Kathryn Stocks This neighbourhood is lucky to have such an active community centre. On most days it is...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for March 2024
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Message to the community from President Kathy Rowe
CCRA President Kathy Rowe announces upcoming events for our 75th anniversary. Watch now.
Download CCRA Centennial News
APRIL 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES CONTENTRepair Café cuts down on waste Come out to our Earth Day event on April 20 Centennial hoodie is the prize for one lucky canvasser Walking is...
Aster is Rouge Butterflyway’s ‘Native Plant of the Year’
By Karanne Atkinson The Rouge Butterflyway group chose the aster as our “Native Plant of the Year” for 2024. There are over 32 different species of aster, each with special adaptations to the particular...
So many ways to recycle at Scouts fundraiser
The Scouts will once again be holding a huge recycling fundraiser as part of Earth Day on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Rouge Community Centre, 270 Rouge Hills...
Earth Day is a great time to start reducing food waste
Soup is a particularly good way to finish up all those leftovers in your fridge. By Kathryn McLean One way to waste less food is to use it up. I know that seems obvious,...
Bill Dempsey fought long and hard for this community
Bill Dempsey was the driving force behind the creation of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association (CCRA) 75 years ago. Top: Bill with MP Dan McTeague at the 2004 Canada Day parade. By Gay...
Councillor’s Message April 2024
Happy Earth Month, Centennial! In February, my office participated in the Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser to raise money for Fernie Youth Services in Scarborough. In operation since 1964, Fernie provides residential assistance,...
University of Toronto Scarborough continues its expansion
The Master Plan was developed in 2011 to meet the needs for more space to accommodate the rapidexpansion in student enrollment. By Shelley Cooke In 1964, UTSC (then University of Toronto Scarborough College) was...
Trustees Report April 2024
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Student Mental Health and Well-Being Supporting students and fostering daily positive mental health and well-being in all school communities is a priority at the TDSB. Visit the MHWB website to...
Beaver Scouts had a blast at winter camp in Oshawa
Beaver Scouts really enjoyed the activities at their Pokémon-themed camp in March. By Krystle Forsyth (Chip) 2nd Highland Creek Beaver Scouts had a winter camp at Camp Samac, the local Scout Camp in Oshawa,...
MPP Report April 2024
Committed to best possible health care for our residents I hope you and your families are doing well as we finally enter spring. I am looking forward to the warm weather and the many...
Junior scientists needed at the zoo during eclipse
By Wanda Wierzbicki The solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is going to be a PA day, and the Toronto Zoo is inviting students to become Junior Citizen Scientists and help the zoo’s team...
Let’s make every day Earth Day!
By John Gibb “You hear the word ecology. That’s a big science concerned with the total ecosystem, not just how we dispose of tin cans and bottles in our park. It’s concerned with the...
Walking is a good way to explore our neighbourhood
Adams Park GateCCRA President W.A. Dempsey, announced at a meeting on October 19th, 1950, that an offer to purchase the Adams property from the family of landowner Thomas Adams for use as a community...
Repair Café cuts down on waste
Thanks to organizer Frank Kaufman, the Repair Café comes to the Port Union community centre every six weeks to repair household items. Above, Frank examines a Singer sewing machine from the 1930s. By Kathy...
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