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FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Winterfest 2024 marks 25 years celebrating winter fun in Centennial Warm up with soup during the year’smost frigid month Mark’s Pizzas started out in the garage A...
Winterfest 2024 marks 25 years celebrating winter fun in Centennial
Luna, the three-year old husky, impressed the crowd with her tricks. She was put through her paces by owner Shahnoza Ayon. By Kathy McGrath Despite wet, foggy weather, residents from our community and beyond...
Councillor’s Message February 2024
Make the most of the winter season in Scarborough–Rouge Park Despite the colder weather, I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy some time outside. Before we know it, spring will be upon us....
A scathing satire about the publishing industry
Book Reviews Yellowface A novel by R.F. KuangHarper Collins, 2023 Book Review by Julie Kish Yellowface is the Goodreads Choice for best fiction of 2023 and was Reese’s Book Club pick for July 2023,...
Trustees Report February 2024
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Toronto District School Board Updates Winter Well-Being Guide I invite you to explore the TDSB’s Winter Well-Being Guide, which is filled with activities, games, wellness tips, resources and community agencies...
Warm up with soup during the year’smost frigid month
By Kathryn McLean I often feel that February is the worst month of the winter season here in Toronto. Even though it’s a short calendar month it’s one of the coldest. Maybe you’re looking...
Campaign Clean Centennial – third week each month
Campaign Clean Centennial round 3 is March 10 – 16 Thank you to everyone who joined our Campaign Clean Centennial in February! We appreciate your support for CCRA’s 75th anniversary project. This month the...
MPP Report February 2024
Bold action to eliminate surgical backlogs and reduce wait times I hope you and your families are keeping well! Last February, I announced here some innovative steps our government had taken to improve healthcare...
Port Union Road Improvements
Latest development: The contractor has completed the installation of all hydro poles between Island Road and Lawson Road. Upcoming Work: On the week of January 22, the focus shifted southward where crews will be...
A heart-warming experience at the Repair Café
By Pamela Collins For those of you who have visited the Repair Café at Port Union Community Centre, you will know what a talented and generous group of people they are. They volunteer their...
Mark’s Pizzas started out in the garage
Mark Alousis stands at the counter of his pizza shop in Highland Creek By Julie Plante I had the pleasure of meeting Mark Alousis and his colleague, Jen, on a very cold winter’s day...
The sky’s the limit for this pair!
After meeting at the Scarborough Underwater Club, Jack Purchase and Nora Mark have been diving together here and around the world. By Kathryn Stocks Nora Mark and Jack Purchase are not your average Valentine...
President’s Message February 2024
Thanks to all who made Winterfest a success! By Kathy Rowe I would like to thank Winterfest chair Jake Forsyth, committee members from the CCRA, and our many sponsors, vendors and volunteers for making...
Geodesic domes popped up quickly in the valley at UTSC
Four geodesic domes were built last fall in the valley at UTSC near the tennis courts. They are greenhouses that will house gardening and vertical farming infrastructure to support food sovereignty for Indigenous communities...
CCRA Membership draw winner
Winner Susan Stone was away so her son, Joel, accepted the draw prize from Denise Bacon and Kathy Rowe. By Denise Bacon Congratulations to Susan Stone! She won the 2024 Memberships Special Prize Draw...
Coexisting with coyotes
By Pam Collins There has been an increase in sightings of coyotes in our neighbourhood lately, and some residents are voicing fear and alarm. It is common to see them walking on a road...
Scouting group celebrates 50th year of its Beaver program
2nd Highland Creek Beaver Scouts Picking apples at Watson Farms By Krystle Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Beaver Scouts are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beaver program. In fact, all Scouts Canada Beaver...
MP Report February 2024
Accelerating new housing construction in Toronto The federal government is fundamentally transforming how cities and builders create housing in Canada as we take tangible steps to end this housing crisis. On December 21, we...
Centennial hoodies now available
On sale now, this limited edition hoodie was specially designed and custom made for the Centennial Community Recreation Association. Many of you will have seen our new community spirit hoodies at Winterfest. Specifications Fabric:...
Download CCRA Centennial News
JANUARY 2024 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Contents Winterfest celebrates 25 yearsIncentive to get memberships earlyCCRA’s 75th year a significant milestoneCampaign Clean Centennial – third week each monthFree and fun activities around the areaWinter...
Plenty of things to do at our community centre
Instructor Lynda Kirow led an exercise class in the gymnasium By Kathy Rowe In the heart of the Centennial community lies the Port Union Community Centre. We are fortunate to have this wonderful place...
Councillor’s Message January 2024
New Year, New Deal for Toronto Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Skate with Santa in December!...
Free and fun activities around the area
The Adams Park hill was opened in 1967 and it’s been a winter sport tradition in the Centennial community for a long time. There are lights on the hill at night As the cold...
MPP Report January 2024
Looking forward to seeing what the new year has in store I want to wish you and your families all the best as we mark a new year. I am looking forward to seeing...
How do people find out about secret symbols?
By Nicholas De Kruyff We spent a weekend this summer at a cottage with some friends. Two other couples, my wife, and me. Having coffee one morning, the conversation turned toward sex. (The only...
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