Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Novel: Lucky Author: Marissa StapleyPublisher: Simon & Schuster, 2021 Toronto writer Marissa Stapley’s novel Lucky is the first Canadian title to be selected for Reese’s Book Club....
TCDSB Trustee Garry Tanuan The dedicated staff at TCDSB continue to work with all levels of government to respond to the requirements for a safe return to in-person learning. As the pandemic continues, busy...
By Kathryn McLean In January’s issue I shared that a friend changed her household’s diet after a health scare and I wrote about achieving a healthy diet. This month the discussion will focus on...
The 2021 Lido Motel Secret Santa Operation was a huge success in December. They sponsored 74 families living at the Lido Motel, the Maple Leaf Motel, and the city’s Family Residence Emergency Shelter site...
Support for Society of St. Vincent de Paul By Tanya Haughey The Tanya Haughey Real Estate team has been assisting the Society of St Vincent de Paul for the last three years and is...
By Kathy McGrath Last month, 43 Division Police Superintendent David Rydzik spoke about local law enforcement issues. This month, Rydzik, who also heads up the mental health and addictions strategy for the Toronto Police,...
By Kathy McGrath After two years of struggling through the pandemic, we now realize it’s the little things that give us hope to get through it. With this in mind, the Curic family has...
This month is all about heart! By Kathy Rowe February is heart month and as you read this issue you will notice a heart theme throughout. Good health is a gift but we need...
Do Dragons still exist ? Yes they do. In the Australasia pavilion at the Toronto Zoo, you will find 18 year old male Komodo Dragon, Kilat. Komodo dragons are the largest and heaviest of...
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JANUARY 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Top cop welcomes community input Table of contents: Constables find community policing is their calling Police liaison chair brings 43 Division to CCRA Port Union Road construction set to begin...
By Kathy McGrath Centennial News is presenting a two-part interview with 43 Division Superintendent Dave Rydzik. This month we focus on policing issues in 43 Division and, more specifically, in Centennial. Next month, we...
Building on the progress we made in 2021 Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! Thank you to everyone who participated in Scarborough–Rouge Park’s Christmas Homes Celebration, and a special...
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish I read 55 novels in 2021, which I think is a personal record. I can’t be totally sure because this is my first year keeping a Reading...
By Kathy Rowe Meet Charel Surez. Charel graduated from Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate last spring and at the school’s commencement in November he was awarded our CCRA award. The $500 award goes to the...
By Kathryn McLean My friend has changed her household’s diet this year. Heart health is top of mind, and eating “better” is a big part of that. I’ve done my research, leaning heavily on...
By John Gibb You have finished selecting your items at one of our larger local stores. You head to the front of the store and you’re faced with a choice. Should you proceed to...
By Kathy Rowe The CCRA is very fortunate to have Kazi Anwar as our police liaison chair. Kazi’s experience as a civil servant within various levels of government spans over 20 years in senior...
By Jeanne Laverock This drive started in early December when a local mom took some items and clothes to the Lido Motel on Kingston Road to drop off donations to the families. As Suzanne...
Investing in child care and long-term care homes I want to wish the entire Centennial community a healthy and prosperous new year. Child Care Space Expansion I am proud to announce that the Ontario...
By Denise Bacon The Centennial community is nestled within the boundaries served by 43 Division of Toronto Police Service (TPS) located at 4331 Lawrence Ave. E, just east of Heron Park Community Centre. Division...
By Kathryn Stocks A big shout-out goes to local realtor Jill Fewster Yan for the delightful Holiday Tree Lighting Party that took place at the Port Union Community Centre on December 4. At a...
CCRA gives back to the community By Kathy Rowe During the 2021 Christmas season, the CCRA was pleased to give to two very deserving charities that serve our community. The Society of Saint Vincent...
By Amaan Jabbar You may have been hearing a buzz around the community regarding the widening of Port Union Road. If you have, you won’t be surprised that this buzz is still going on....
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Navigating the pandemic I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. This year we continue to navigate through the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. I commend the hard work...