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...
An inviting little cafe in Highland Creek Village
Sandy Fawcett hopes her candlesandpalms cafe will become a community hub. By Julie Plante Sandy Fawcett is the owner of the candlesandpalms cafe in Highland Creek Village, and I found her to be warm,...
New off-leash area opened with a dog party
Lori was there with her strikingly beautiful 4-year-old dog, Klondike, who is part Husky and part Belgian Malinois By Kathryn Stocks On November 3, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie celebrated the expansion of Colonel Danforth Park’s...
Trustees Report January 2024
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Happy New Year! Hope you all had wonderful, restful holidays filled with family, fun and laughter. Celebrating Good News I encourage you to read about some of the recent events,...
President’s Message January 2024
By Kathy Rowe Welcome to 2024. Another fresh new year is here … so out with the old, in with the new! Cheers to the best community in Toronto. Community Carol Sing St. Dunstan...
CCRA’s 75th year a significant milestone
This month marks the beginning of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association’s 75th anniversary year, a significant milestone for one of the oldest resident groups in the city. As many of you may know,...
Winter salads hit the spot on a cold January day
By Kathryn McLean Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great end-of-the-year and is looking forward to 2024. January tends to be a time for reflection. Many of us look back on the...
Almost, Maine – A huge success for Theatre Mowat!
Soraya Paige and Kingston Hutchinson perform in the Mowat school play Almost, Maine By Shelley Cooke I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Theatre Mowat’s performance, Almost, Maine, which ran from...
MP Report January 2024
New dental care plan for uninsured Canadians Happy New Year, Centennial! I hope each of you had the chance to spend time with family and loved ones as we counted down the New Year...
Winterfest celebrates 25 years
By Kathy Rowe Winterfest is turning 25 in January and the celebration planning is well underway. Jake Forsyth is back as our chair and Winterfest 2024 promises to be better than ever! The festivities...
Explore Rouge Park this winter
A great way to stay healthy this season is to get outside and embrace all that winter has to offer. From cross-country skiing to bird watching and winter-themed guided walks, there’s no shortage of...
Incentive to get memberships early
If you get your 2024 CCRA membership on or before January 27th, your name will be entered into a draw for a beautiful gift basket valued at $200. By Denise Bacon Keep reading to...
Incentive to get memberships early
By Denise Bacon Keep reading to get into our draw for a gift basket valued at $200! The 75th anniversary year of CCRA is to be celebrated for 75 continuous years of CCRA leading...
The Port Union library is more than just books
Kerry is an avid reader and a frequent visitor to Port Union Community Centre and the library where he comes to socialize and catch up on news. Kerry enjoys the touch and feel of...
Councillor’s Message December 2023
Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is staying warm and relaxing with family and friends this holiday season. It was great to speak with many CCRA members at the Annual General Meeting in November. It...
MPP Report December 2023
Focusing and reflecting on the values we share I hope you and your families are doing well as we start celebrating the holiday season at home and in the community. I am sure your...
Book Picks for the Holidays
Centennial News book reviewer Julie Kish is recommending these two recently released books by well-known Canadians for your holiday shopping list. Book Reviews The DefectorA Novel by Chris HadfieldMulholland Books, October 2023 Book Review...
Local business owner portrays humanity of the homeless
Framing Dames owner Catherine Hawthorne is taking her master’s degree in photography. One of the projects she is working on is a photographic essay of homeless people in Oshawa. Her photos tell stories that...
Giving food as gifts is so easy for the holiday season
By Kathryn McLean It’s December and many of us are celebrating a holiday (or two) this month. Are you looking for simple gift ideas? Maybe you don’t celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah yourself, but have...
Trustees Report December 2023
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah High School Open Houses Please join us between November and January for organized open houses and information sessions aimed at aiding your decision in choosing the right school for your...
Download CCRA Centennial News
DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE (DOWNLOAD PDF) PAST ISSUES Contents Centennial ranks high in several categories A few notes from the CCRA AGM Giving food as gifts is so easy for the holiday season Rouge Kitchen...
Centennial ranking high in several categories
By Laurie MacIsaac It’s no surprise to anyone living in Centennial that we live in one of the best neighbourhoods in the city. But does a “semi-scientific” study of the 158 communities that make...
Stranded hockey players saved by enterprising parents
When two members of the West Hill Golden Hawks U14 Select Team were stranded on Highway 400 and couldn’t get to their championship game, two parents quickly concocted a plan to extract them from...
Mental Health Matters: Surviving the Holidays
By Althea Fernandes The holidays are supposed to be a season of joy, love and connection. However, for many people they can instead be a source of stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. The pressure...
MP Report December 2023
Merry Christmas and happy holidays, Centennial! I enjoyed seeing many of you at holiday events in the neighbourhood as our community celebrates the festive season. I especially want to thank the volunteers and organizations...
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