CCRA Black and White Dinner/Dance
Notice to the Centennial Community Joining the effort to curtail the spread of COVID 19, the CCRA has cancelled all its community events until further notice. This includes the Black and White Dance (March 28),...
Learn about coyotes on March 26
Notice to the Centennial Community Joining the effort to curtail the spread of COVID 19, the CCRA has cancelled all its community events until further notice. This includes the Black and White Dance (March...
Why buy new when you can get it gently used?
By Linda Barlow With the increase in social shopping options, second-hand has become trendy again. Facebook, Varage Sale and Kijiji make it easier than ever to find that perfect item in EUC (excellent used...
Winterfest brought a dash of warmth in January!
CCRA President Kathy Rowe greets Olaf and Elsa, characters from the movie Frozen, at Winterfest 2020 By Denise Bacon Winterfest brought much warmth to Port Union Community Centre on January 25. As always, this...
Councillor’s Message February 2020
Engaging residents in the city’s budget process I hope you are keeping warm in the midst of our winter weather. Thank you to those who have contacted me regarding the city’s snow-clearing response to...
Young CCRA board member embraces learning curve
By Kathy McGrath Karthi Yogasegaran is not the most vocal member of the CCRA executive council, preferring to let others do the talking. But don’t let her quiet demeanor fool you; she is an...
MPP Report February 2020
Hitting the ground running in January I hope everyone had a fun, relaxing and restful break during the holidays. I’m pleased to have hit the ground running in January after a wonderful festive season...
Former resident reached for the stars and found a planet
By Kathy McGrath Former Centennial resident Patrick Dorval has made a scientific discovery that is out of this world! Or more precisely, out of this solar system. Last spring, the 26-year-old astronomer discovered a...
MP Report February 2020
Join us at our Black History Month Celebration I would like to begin by thanking the members of the Centennial Community and Recreation Association for hosting another successful Port Union Winterfest celebration on Saturday,...
There’s a new taste in Centennial!
By Denise Bacon They built it and the people came! This is the story of the newest addition to Centennial Plaza, which helps to keep our community vibrant and keeps us shopping and eating...
Presidents Message February 2020
Winterfest team’s hard work created a fun-filled day By Kathy Rowe Congratulations to the Winterfest team for such a successful event! The team this year consisted of Jake Forsyth, Jessica Dodd, Linda Barlow, Rudy...
Electric car owners love their quiet, emission-free vehicles
Tesla navigation display panel By Kathryn Stocks When I started talking to neighbours about their electric cars, I had two goals in mind: write about e-cars for readers who are thinking about buying one...
How to be a good patient
By Amy Stephenson Health care in this country is a point of national pride and constant complaints! Your medical support team is outstanding: a qualified group of practitioners under an oath to provide quality...
Trustees February 2019
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah School board expands music enrichment program Additional Music Programs Starting this school year, the TDSB has expanded its IMI enrichment program to include 17 new schools. As a result, more...
Port Union Seniors appreciated in a big way!
Port Union Seniors were honoured at the volunteer appreciation event on November 21. Left to right: Jean Palmer (assistant treasurer), Ann Standard (vice-president), Major Cooke (Memory Lane band leader), Nesta Pickering (special events), Shirley...
Thanks for supporting Scout food drive
By Tracy Forsyth The 2nd Highland Creek Scout group would like to thank the residents of the Centennial community for their support of the 37th Scouting for Food event. More than 8,000 lbs. of...
Councillor’s Message January 2020
A new decade for transit, infrastructure and affordable housing Happy New Year, Centennial! I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas season. In December, I had the pleasure of visiting many local organizations doing...
MPP Report January 2020
Four peak period express trains will stop at Rouge Hill GO Once again, a year has passed and we get to greet a new year with fresh hopes, dreams and laughter. It is also...
MP Report January 2020
Thrilled to serve as Parliamentary Secretary for Crown-Indigenous Relations Happy New Year, Centennial! I would like to begin by thanking the members of our community who took it upon themselves to make the holiday...
TDSB Trustee January 2020
Brief update on negotiations On December 3, Ontario public high school teachers took part in a one-day strike. The strike was preceded by days of deliberation. The provincial government claims the dispute between both...
Finding sustainability in our everyday lives
Who knew sustainable shopping could be so fun? Kasia Peruzzi, 22, says shopping for vintage clothing is one of her artistic outlets. The U of T student, who majors in cinema and history, has...
Heron Park shutdown has been tough for local hockey league
By Mark Campbell It has been a trying fall for the West Hill Golden Hawks, the hockey league and its players who call Heron Park Arena their home. The arena has been closed since...
Working to make the world a better place!
By St. Brendan Eco Team The St. Brendan’s Eco Team is on a mission to make the world a better place. We are a Gold Status Eco School because of the many initiatives that...
The Toronto Zoo’s chilly night walk into the future
By Wanda Wierzbicki Terra Lumina opened at the Toronto Zoo on December 13. Staff and volunteers had the opportunity to preview the experience beforehand. So, as a Toronto Zoo volunteer, off I went with...
Coexisting with the wild animals in our neighbourhood
By Kathryn Stocksand Denise Bacon Leone and Mark Foxwell had a frightening experience in December that they shared with us and on social media. One of their dogs was attacked in their backyard by...
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