Particpants received a camp crest We had a virtual weekend camp with an Around the World theme. We virtually travelled all over the world, we danced in Africa, made Chinese lanterns, learned map and...
By Mark Campbell Port Union Road is the only major arterial road in Scarborough that does not have a minimal four-lane cross section. This bit of knowledge was likely well known by the 139...
We are really lucky in Centennial to have so many fine parks surrounding us. From Highland Creek to the Rouge, from the waterfront to Adams Park, we have a prodigious amount of green space...
MAY CONTENTS Beautiful handmade creations adorn front window Mowat grad hits her stride as a coach for kids’ running club. Boosting your immune system is always a good idea. TRCA’s leader developed environmental roots...
By Denise Bacon “I’m bringing joy to passers-by” is how Mary Anderson described the colourful handmade window decorations on display at her home on Centennial Road North. Mary’s window art began at the start...
by Zinta Erdmanis For almost 25 years, Father Richard Newland has welcomed Centennial residents to St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church with open arms: “The doors are wide open. Come on in!” Unfortunately for...
Vaccines, Port Union Road widening, road safety and green buses The City of Toronto is working with health-care partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. At the time of...
Reliable vaccine supply remains the greatest challenge We are currently experiencing the third wave of COVID-19. While spring may not have been what we had hoped for, I encourage everyone to hang in there...
By Kathryn McLean During this overwhelming wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are trying to stay healthy. Not only stay healthy, but boost their immune system and improve their health in the hopes...
Ready to help Ontario flatten pandemic’s third wave Do whatever it takes. This has been the mantra of the federal government when supporting Canadian families and businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. From the Canada...
By Kathy McGrath Marathon runner Sarah Moncada wants to create what she didn’t have as a child: a safe, supervised place for kids who enjoy running. “I loved running, but my parents weren’t keen...
By Kathryn Stocks In Canada, window collisions kill somewhere between 16 to 42 million birds a year. It’s an alarming number. Most bird activity occurs between the ground and the treetops, so many collisions...
By Pamela Collins Anyone who knows John MacKenzie knows that, as the saying goes, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” John is a personable and dedicated family man and currently the CEO...
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Education Development Hearing On March 25, the Toronto District School Board made arguments to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) about changes to the Education Act to allow...
By Karen Heisz Everywhere you look these days – gardening magazines, wildlife organization webinars and websites, Facebook – you will be urged to grow native plants in your garden. Why? What’s all the fuss?...
By Amy Stephenson The warming weather is drawing many to the water. Our neighbourhood is fortunate to have both the Rouge River and Lake Ontario to explore! Getting out on the water on a...
By Tracy Forsyth 2nd Highland Creek Scouting group has been very active over the past weeks participating in virtual meetings. We recently learned about the fish and eels that live in Lake Ontario from...
Our free Earth Day bee box kits were a big hit! By Kathy Rowe Unlike the accompanying photo taken on April 21, spring is actually here in Centennial. Unfortunately, we will need to continue...
APRIL CONTENTS Horsing around on a 90th birthday Table of contents:Maple syrup a tradition for family on Meadowvale Corner Cannabis opens its doors to the community Fostering a purr-fect handful of adorable kittens Centennial...
IN CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY 2021 Help Native Bees FREE BEE BOX KITS for you to build. First come, first served. Open to all ages. Email by April 20 to reserve for delivery at...
City operating two mass vaccination clinics in Scarborough Toronto Public Health has a vital role in vaccine distribution and follows Ontario’s prioritization plan. Eligibility for vaccines and available locations will continue to expand throughout...
Centennial resident Chris Tipoff, third from left, had a wonderful surprise on his 90th birthday when Toronto’s mounted police unit showed up at his driveby party. Chris, Doreen Tipoff, Kevin Tipoff and Gus Klisouris...