President’s Message December 2025
Your light displays make evening strolls so lovely! By Kathy Rowe The holidays are upon us once again. Many Centennial homeowners are beginning to display beautiful outdoor lights and decorations for all to see....
A Message from your CCRA
Neighbourhood Retail and Services Survey Results Hello Centennial residents,Thanks to the many residents who took the time to complete COTRA’s (Coalition of Toronto Residents Association’s) city-wide Neighbourhood Retail and Services Survey. The results from the...
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Toronto Zoo Location: Waterside TheatreThe theatre opens at 9:45 a.m. and closes at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony begins at 10:55 a.m. Complimentary admission and parking for Veterans and Uniformed Service Members. The general public...
Home is where the haunt is
Residents turn Halloween into a neighbourhood tradition By Shelley Cooke Each October, Conference Boulevard residents Liam and Allison Herbinson, and their next-door neighbour Barbara Adamek, transform their front lawns into one of Centennial’s most...
Councillor’s Message November 2025
I am pleased to share a few updates with you as your new City Councillor. I am honoured to serve the Centennial community in this new role. Representing this vibrant and diverse community is...
MPP Report November 2025
Increasing GO Train service on Lakeshore East line I hope you and your families are well during this beautiful fall season. I am excited to be back at Queen’s Park and to continue working...
Impressive Colour Guard has been in service since 1966
Centennial resident Sid Levangie is a Guardsman and Quartermaster in Training in the Legion Colour Guard. By Pamela Collins If you have ever attended our local Legion Branch 258 on Morrish Road for Remembrance...
An old diary helps a modern family cope with their life
By Pamela Collins Behind the Pickle JarBy Wendy McQuaigHorse and Carriage Publishing, 2023 On one of my many day trips this summer I came across this book in Orillia. It was signed by the...
MP Report November 2025
Introducing stricter bail and sentencing laws Our federal government has introduced sweeping reforms to strengthen bail laws and toughen sentencing for repeat and violent offenders. This includes over 80 targeted changes to the Criminal...
On being a Canadian soldier during the Cold War
Veteran David Morrison as a young soldier posted to Cyprus on a peacekeeping mission in 1971. By Kathryn Stocks David Morrison is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served from 1968 to...
Bench dedication for Jeff Forsyth
Jeff Forsyth relaxes on his new commemorative bench during the dedication ceremonies. By Kathy Rowe Something very special took place along our Port Union Waterfront Trail on Saturday October 11. Jeff Forsyth, CCRA’s formidable...
Meet Stephen Miles, Centennial Road’s new principal
Principal Stephen Miles in the library at Centennial Road Junior Public School By John Murphy Centennial Road Junior Public School has welcomed a familiar face as its new principal – Mr. Stephen Miles. His...
New councillor is guest speaker at our AGM on November 20
By Kathy Rowe The CCRA will be hosting our Annual General Meeting at the Port Union Community Centre on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. We encourage residents to attend and learn about what...
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CONTENTS Bench dedication for Jeff Forsyth more New councilloris guest speakerat our AGM on November 20 more Home is where the haunt is more Impressive Colour Guard has been in service since 1966 more...
Community garden will provide fresh produce for food bank
In October, volunteers got together at St. Dunstan’s to assemble the raised garden beds that were purchased for next spring’s planting. The produce grown will go to support families and individuals through the SCHC...
‘Cook once, eat twice’ meals can save you time and effort
The idea is that you put in a little extra effort on the first day (cook once), but prepare dishes for two meals (eat twice), like these patties. By Kathryn MacLean Are you trying...
President’s Message November 2025
Lots of bazaars and craft fairs happening this month By Kathy Rowe Although it has come a bit late in the season, the cooler weather has arrived. November will be a busy month for...
Halloween tradition between Centennial neighbours
By Shelley Cooke Each October, Conference Boulevard residents Liam and Allison Herbinson, and their next-door neighbour Barbara Adamek, transform their front lawns into one of Centennial’s most anticipated Halloween spectacles! What began in 2020...
Ice time cuts at Heron Park Arena
By Sue VinePresident, West Hill Minor Hockey Association For more than 70 years, Heron Park Arena has been home to the West Hill Minor Hockey Association (WHMHA). Generations of families have come through its...
Neethan Shan returning to Toronto City Hall as the new councillor-elect for Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge River
Shan, who represented the former ward of Scarborough-Rouge River almost eight years ago, is now the new councillor-elect for Ward 25. Neethan Shan has served as a school board trustee and city councillor at...
Mark Varvas loves working with students and their families
By Kathy Rowe Enthusiastic, energetic and focused! These are words to describe Mark Varvas, the new principal at Sir Oliver Mowat. Mark began his teaching career in 1999, and 10 years later he was...
Pollinator garden celebration at Tony Stacey Centre
On September 13, Rouge Butterflyway volunteers held an event to celebrate the native gardens they created at the Stacey Centre and reveal their new pollinator garden sign. By Kathryn Stocks The Rouge Butterflyway celebrated...
Local school honours Orange Shirt Day
Residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad founded Orange Shirt Day, which is honoured on Sept. 30. By Amanda Pompilii On Tuesday, September 30, Canada had its fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as...
MPP Report October 2025
Breaking ground on Scarborough Centre Station I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer. It’s been a pleasure welcoming students back to school as we continue to prioritize education and create meaningful...
MP Report October 2025
Accelerating nation-building projects Building our economic strength at home is how we create greater certainty, security and prosperity for Canadians. In September, we advanced the first five nation-building projects by referring them to the...
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