Presidents Message May 2022
Thanks to all who contributed to success of Earth Day event! By Kathy Rowe Thanks to Mother Nature, the rain held off on April 23 and Earth Day 2022 was a grand success. Thank...
MP Report May 2022
Highlights of the 2022 Federal Budget On April 7, our government tabled the 2022 Federal Budget. This budget will help make life more affordable, create jobs and prosperity today, and build a stronger economic...
Local author excited about young adult debut novel
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Linda Deenen positively beams when discussing her debut novel A Keen Betrayal, a young adult science fiction story that was published in March. She relaxes in her...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for April 2022
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Online version of CCRA Centennial News
APRIL 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Our Earth Day event is back! Table of contents: Action plan for school traffic Things are looking up for Port Union SeniorsRouge Bridge rehabilitation project Floral and gift boutique opens...
Things are looking up for Port Union Seniors
By Lillian McMullin By the time this article arrives at your door, the Port Union Community Centre will be back to full operation. The last two years have been tough on everyone, but things...
Councillor’s Message April 2022
Looking forward to seeing you at Earth Day event I look forward to seeing you at Earth Day Celebrations on April 23 at the Port Union Recreation Centre. Our office has arranged for compost...
Bringing pollinators back
By Kathryn Stocks Last year, my family and I created a garden filled with native plants after making space in an overgrown, weed-infested piece of our yard. It was a lot of back-breaking work,...
Floral and gift boutique opens in time for spring
By Kathy McGrath With many businesses closing as a result of the pandemic, it’s nice to see a fun new shop appear in the neighbourhood. Last month, Cherry Bomb Mercantile, a floral and gift...
MPP Report April 2022
Proud to announce the first medical school in Scarborough I hope you and your family are keeping well and enjoying the spring weather! First-ever Medical School in Scarborough I am proud to announce the...
The Earth is in trouble and you can help
“I’m afraid you have humans” By Sid Chaurasia Collectively, as the human race, we’ve begun to tear apart the Earth. We’ve littered, polluted, dirtied, misused, poisoned, and really harmed our one planet. It’s only...
Trustees Report April 2022
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Charlottetown JPS Traffic Update By TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah I am happy to share that Charlottetown Junior School Public has been selected to take part in the Traffic Safety Program...
For Earth Day, find some ways to reduce your kitchen waste
By Kathryn McLean Earth Day is this month so here are some tips to reduce waste in your kitchen. 1. Excess Packaging Try buying your family’s most-used products in bulk packages, like family-size boxes...
The Maid keeps readers guessing until the very end
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Book: The MaidAuthor: Nita ProsePublisher: Penguin Random House Canada, January 2022 Toronto writer Nita Prose has knocked it out of the park with her debut novel, The...
Our Earth Day event is back!
By Kathy Rowe Earth Day is making a big comeback to the Port Union Community Centre. It will be CCRA’s first Earth Day event in two years and we’re excited about it! On Saturday...
Presidents Message April 2022
Happy Earth Day Centennial! By Kathy Rowe Community Earth Day Event The melting of the snow unfortunately reveals the litter in our neighbourhood. On Earth Day, April 23, please visit the Port Union Community...
MP Report April 2022
Canada is working with our allies to help equip Ukraine Lifting Pre-arrival COVID Testing As part of our easing of travel restrictions, fully-vaccinated travellers entering Canada will no longer require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test...
Library staff delighted to welcome the community back
By Kathryn Stocks The Port Union branch of the Toronto Public Library opened its doors again on March 21 and staff members were delighted. The branch had been closed since January 10. “We’re so...
Action plan for school traffic
By TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah I am happy to share that Charlottetown Junior Public School has been selected to take part in the Traffic Safety Program for the 2022/23 school year. The program is...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for March 2022
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Online version of CCRA Centennial News
MARCH 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: School dropoff/pickup danger zones Table of contents:Pros and cons of Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid TransitPlayground at Bill Hancox Park will be getting a makeover Don’t forget to cheer for those making...
Pros and cons of Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit
By Amaan Jabbar Have you heard about the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT)? In this article, I will provide two viewpoints of this proposed project. The first will be from Metrolinx and the second...
Sweet potato soup is perfect for those in-between days
By Kathryn McLean March isn’t spring yet in my eyes, but it also isn’t really winter either. I’m still reaching for my hat and scarf when I leave the house, it’s too early to...
Don’t forget to cheer for those making the long journey back
“According to Google Maps, we are on the fastest flyway possible” By Sid Chaurasia So many of us have so many plans for March Break and our well-deserved vacation. We humans have built so...
Councillor’s Message March 2022
Investments in the Centennial community for 2022 On February 17, City Council approved the 2022 city budget after a thorough review. The budget includes a residential tax increase of 2.9 percent, as well as...
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