Your decorated doors lifted our spirits
By Kathy McGrath We have all been dreading this winter, not just because of the cold temperatures but because COVID is still out there. And so, our doors are closed — to friends, to...
Port Union’s head librarian, Patricia Anaka, bids farewell
By Kathy Rowe On December 31, Patricia Anaka retired from her longtime job as librarian at the Port Union branch. She will be missed very much by her library community and co-workers. Patricia began...
Trustees Report January
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajahons Anaphylaxis: Taking the necessary precautions Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. This medical condition can cause a severe reaction to specific foods or other materials, and...
Act quickly if you have a problem with your neighbour’s reno
“Talk about Byzantine – try getting a reno permit for a flying buttress in Centennial” By Rob Elbertsen Many residents across the GTA and here in Centennial are renovating their homes. The City of...
Reflections on the dumpster fire of 2020
By Amy Stephenson It is understandable that many of us want to turn a blind eye to 2020. But before we start blocking the year from our memory, maybe we can find a few...
Circle of life continues at the zoo
By Wanda Wierzbicki In December 2020, we said goodbye to Josephine, the 49-year-old Western Lowland Gorilla. Josephine was one of the few remaining original residents at the Toronto Zoo, having lived here since 1974....
MPP Report January 2021
Thank you for enjoying the holiday season safely Happy New Year! My family, team and I wish you great happiness, health and prosperity this year. I want to thank the residents of Centennial for...
Coexisting safely with wildlife in our neighbourhood
By Julie Kish Wildlife will always be among us in Scarborough. The abundance of wooded areas and streams make it a hospitable habitat for deer, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks. There are more wild...
Make some of your ordinary days special in January
By Kathryn McLean Throughout November and December I was hearing a lot about “what is the one word you would use to describe 2020?” and seeing a lot of ornaments to that effect. Which...
Presidents Message January 2021
Looking forward to a better and brighter year By Kathy Rowe The year 2020 has been a long one and it is my pleasure to finally wish Centennial residents a Happy New Year and...
Congrats to CCRA Award recipient
By Kathy Rowe The CCRA wishes to congratulate Sir Oliver Mowate graduate Chayah Greenidge on winning the CCRA Award for the 2019/20 school year. The award goes to the Grade 12 student who demonstrates...
MP Report January 2021
We are forever grateful for your support As we count down the final moments of 2020 and reflect upon the year that was, I would like to pause and give thanks to everyone who...
43 Division Community Police Liaison Report for December 2020
The report is compiled by 43 Division. OPEN REPORT (PDF)
Membership Incentive Winners
By Denise Bacon Thank you to all the residents in Centennial who purchased memberships during the month of November. Their names were entered in the membership incentive prize draw for special prizes. Congratulations to...
Lockdown Holiday Treats
Simple cookie bars are fun to decorate By Kathryn McLean Years ago, I would do a lot of baking for the holidays. Once the calendar page was turned to December, I’d start rolling out...
Councillor’s Message December 2020
Merry Christmas, Centennial! It’s hard to believe December is already here. There’s no denying that 2020 has been a difficult year, but we’ve also seen tremendous goodwill from both residents and businesses in the...
Recipe – Kulkuls
by Vasukie Asirwatham INGREDIENTS ¼ kg semolina (rava) ¼ kg all-purpose flour (maida) I egg Splash of milk 3 Tbsp clarified butter (ghee) ⅓ of a 400 ml can of coconut cream Two pinches...
Recipe – Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies
by Talia Kish INGREDIENTS 2¼ cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp baking soda ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup margarine 1 cup white sugar...
Trustee Reports December 2020
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah TDSB Connects App now available TDSB has launched a new online app to help high school students stay connected and organized. Phase 1 is designed with secondary students in mind,...
MPP Report December 2020
MPP Vijay Thanigasalam Health and safety of Ontarians is our highest priority I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe and preparing for the festive holiday season ahead. As we live in the midst...
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Centennial News is delighted to have Derrick Liberty’s stunning watercolour “A Winter’s Day at Colonel Danforth Park” to highlight this issue. Derrick has lived in the Centennial community since 1995. His painting is a...
Recipe – Love in Little Pieces
by Rylan Mascarenhas INGREDIENTS Pillsbury pie crust (2 sheets) Filling 2 x 14 oz cans of pineapple chunks 1 x 300 ml can condensed milk 170 grams shredded coconut ½ cup 2% milk 500...
Online version of CCRA Centennial News
DECEMBER CONTENTS: Highland Creek condo plan gets a closer look Holidays from a distance – family fun on Zoom Residents voice concerns on Highland Creek condo plan Backyard wedding was icing on the cake for local couple Tips...
Backyard wedding was icing on the cake for local couple
By Kathy McGrath It wasn’t the wedding they planned, but in the end it was the perfect start to their life together. When Aneesha Sood and Delan D’Souza got engaged in August 2019, they...
Recipe – Chocolate Crackles
by Margot Russell INGREDIENTS 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick)...
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