Councillor’s Message January 2026
Join us at our New Year’s Levee on January 10! I wish you and your family a Happy New Year! It has been my pleasure to meet Centennial residents in the community. My appreciation...
Davina’s Swim House makes a splash
Davina’s Swim House has recently opened at the Ravine Park Plaza. By Amanda Pompilii If you have visited Ravine Park Plaza recently, you may have noticed a few changes. After many years of operation,...
MPP Report January 2026
The One Fare program has officially been extended I hope this holiday season finds you and your families well. As we begin a new year, I look forward to the important work our government...
What’s happening at Rouge Beach?
The Rouge Beach area was closed in the fall for a major improvement project. It won’t open again until 2027. By John Murphy If you’re busy like me you might have missed the memo...
New chess group plays at the community centre on Saturdays
The West Rouge Chess group was started by Linda Beaulieu (standing in checkered shirt) in June. By Kathryn Stocks For those who enjoy playing chess and would like to play more often, this story’s...
Helping to make Centennial a better place
Sandy MacMillar with daughters Ivy and Violet at their bake sale to support SickKids Hospital By Kathryn Stocks The definition for kindness in the Oxford Dictionary is: “The quality of being friendly, generous and...
Hockey ice time loss resolved with community’s help
By Sue Vine,President, West Hill Minor Hockey Association Following our October article regarding the loss of critical ice time at Heron Park Arena, we’re pleased to share that the issue has been resolved, thanks...
Goodbye to the king of the African Savanna
Fintan, a rare white lion, had a big personality and a big roar that could be heard in the zoo parking lot. By Wanda Wierzbicki On December 13, the Toronto Zoo sadly said goodbye...
President’s Message January 2026
Happy New Year Centennial! I looked up the year 2026 and here is what I discovered. According to the Chinese 2026 calendar, we are entering the year of the horse. In Chinese culture, the...
Celebrate winter at Winterfest!
By Kathy Rowe Come out to the Port Union Community Centre to celebrate all things winter on Saturday, January 31! Our annual Port Union Winterfest will kick off at 11 a.m. with a variety...
MP Report January 2026
Happy New Year, Centennial! I hope you all had time to spend with family and loved ones. As we enter 2026, I’m pleased to share some of the work we are doing to serve...
Young entrepreneur makes personal appeal to neighbours
Above: The flyer he and his sister delivered to the neighbours.Below: Cole Desjardins with the snowblower he bought to earn money. By Denise Bacon Cole got a good taste of money, how to earn...
Minestrone soup hits the spot on chilly winter days
The key parts of this minestrone recipe are: 1. Chop the vegetables into similarly sized pieces,and 2. Allow the soup two full hours to simmer. By Kathryn McLean There is something about January that...
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CONTENTS Helping to make Centennial a better place more What’s happening at Rouge Beach? more Hockey ice time loss resolved with community’s help more Young entrepreneur makes personal appeal to neighbours more A profound...
Resident shares the thrill of being at Game 7 of the World Series
Centennial resident Angie Sheridan, left, was extremely lucky to win two free tickets to the final game of the World Series. She took her daughter, Kyla. By Kathy Rowe Imagine winning two tickets to...
A few book recommendations for your holiday giving
Alfie’s Long Winter by Greg McEvoy The children’s book Alfie’s Long Winter by Greg McEvoy is an endearing and beautifully illustrated story about a leaf named Alfie who lives on the highest branch at...
Councillor’s Message December 2025
Ensuring Scarborough’s voice is heard at City Hall This past month has been both busy and inspiring. I have been working alongside residents to strengthen our neighbourhoods and ensure Scarborough’s voice is heard at...
Marcela Brué-Lotz inspiresher young readers witha caterpillar and a ladybug
Self-published local author and illustrator Marcela Brué-Lotz holds her adorable children’s books, which feature Rosy Ladybug and Charlie the Caterpillar. By Shelley Cooke I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Marcela Brué-Lotz, a...
Festive treats for you to make and enjoy this holiday season
These easy-to-make cookies can be eaten plain or with added decorations like sprinkles, candies,chocolate chips, gumdrops, jelly tots or chopped candy canes. By Kathryn McLean One of my children’s favourite activities this time of...
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CONTENTS A magical encounter at Christmas more The roadwork on Port Union is almost done! more Council vote allows more businesses on major streets more Resident shares the thrill of being at Game 7...
MPP Report December 2025
You’re invited to my first Christmas Social on December 7 As we approach December, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! I look forward to seeing...
Discover Centennial on CCRA’s YouTube channel!
By Sue Anfang Did you know that the CCRA has a YouTube Channel?YouTube’s global mission is “to give everyone a voice and show them the world.” The CCRA’s YouTube channel has a simpler, more...
Council vote allows more businesses on major streets
By RK Cobb During its November meeting, Toronto City Council adopted a comprehensive review of zoning bylaws governing businesses in residential areas, making a significant decision regarding the future of local neighbourhoods. The proposal,...
Young playwrights bring Greek mythology to a modern stage
Mowat students Elizabeth Kelly, left, and Soraya Page are the co-authors and co-directors of the play Mean Gods, a parody of the Broadway hit Mean Girls that blends Greek mythology with modern teen drama....
The roadwork on Port Union is almost done!
The widening of Port Union Rd. has created room for two southbound and two northbound lanes of traffic. By John Murphy More than 20 years ago, the City of Toronto was aware of the...
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