Could this vacant land be made useful?
By Kathy McGrath It’s an eyesore in the middle of our community. A large piece of land that sits empty, bordered by a chain link fence. The property looks desolate and even messy at...
The good, the bad and the ugly of a stroke
By Suse* “Moderation in all things,” my mother told me. So, like the obedient daughter I was, I did the exact opposite and finally paid the inevitable price of stroking out. Why are mothers...
Treasurer wants CCRA to be prepared
Zinta Erdmanis By Kathy McGrath As treasurer for the Centennial Community and Recreation Association, Zinta Erdmanis likes to look at the big picture. While she is attentive to the day-to-day deposits and withdrawals, she...
Queen of Centennial Road at the age of 91!
By Denise Bacon January 28 is an auspicious date for Fran Keeler. She was born on January 28, 1928 in Scarborough and she celebrated her 91st birthday in style this year. Fran and her...
Rouge Tract land claim a step towards reconciliation
By Janice Bennink “There is no way to undo the past, but with this historic settlement we can begin to write a new chapter together where trust is rebuilt, treaty rights are celebrated and...
Confederation-related names came from Canada’s Centennial
Ralph Jeffers By Wanda Wierzbicki Happy New Year 2019! This year the Centennial Community and Recreation Association is celebrating its 70th anniversary. It’s wonderful to live in a part of the city with such...
Robotics competition gives students engineering experience
By Lakshmi Anandaraj Sir Oliver Mowat’s robotics team, the Mowat Mustangs 7710, will be competing in the Canadian First Robotics Competition on March 3 and 15. The team consists of Calvin Boerner-Cabeceira, Grace Harrison,...
Presidents Message February 2019
Thanks to all who worked so hard on Winterfest By Kathy Rowe We are at the winter half-way mark! Winterfest, our winter celebration on January 26 was a huge success and I must thank...
Grab your stick or a ball for pickup games at the sports pad
From left: Brody Jobin, Evan Michaud, Matthew Hawley and Pickering Panthers Coach Dave Dininio. Photo credit: Heather Hawley. By Mark Campbell Last month we reported on the opening of the outdoor sports pad at...
From our kitchens to yours
CCRA members share the recipes of some of their favourite soups and stews for you to enjoy. Bon appetit! VIEW RECIPES
Women think inside the box for charity
By Kathy McGrath Local real estate agent Heather Lemieux hoped she might collect 15 gift boxes for women in a local shelter, but she was overwhelmed when 60 people contributed to her Shoebox for...
Councillor’s Message January 2019
Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Scarborough-Rouge Park Happy New Year Ward 25! In December, I was sworn in as councillor for the new Ward 25: Scarborough-Rouge Park. Our first order of business on December 5 was...
43 Division’s new superintendent
By Kathryn Stocks Bill Neadles is the new police superintendent of 43 Division, replacing Mark Fenton who retired as of October 31. Neadles rose up the ranks of the Toronto Police Service after joining...
Pickleball is popping up across the city
By Denise Bacon Pickleball? Never for me, I thought; I’m a tennis player. That was before my sister invited me to join her for pickleball at the Pan Am Centre on a Wednesday morning....
MPP Report January 2019
MPP Vijay Thanigasalam PC government committed to ending hallway health care Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe December and I wish you all a healthy 2019. While the Legislature...
New art for Port Union Skatepark
By Kathy Rowe The Port Union Skatepark has a new look. Thanks to Toronto Parks Forestry and Recreation, youth outreach worker Melanie Bailey, an artist from Unity Charity and an enthusiastic group of youth,...
CCRA is celebrating 70 years!..
Throughout 2019, CCRA News talked to longtime residents and searched through old newsletters to bring you stories from our history. The information here is taken from a poster created for the 60th anniversary and...
MP Report January 2019
MP Gary Anandasangaree In November, an incredible 91,000 jobs were created Happy New Year, Centennial! I would like to begin by thanking the members of our community who took it upon themselves to make...
Presidents Message January 2019
Happy New Year! Now that the holiday season is behind us, the CCRA can begin to plan objectives for 2019. But before I jump into the future, I must acknowledge a few events that...
Your food contributions benefited local food bank.
by Kimberly Roy For the 36th straight year, the Centennial community has demonstrated its commitment to helping those less fortunate through participation in the 2nd Highland Creek Scouting Food Drive, affectionately named “Scouting for...
TDSB Trustee January 2019
Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah It’s important to be involved in your child’s education As the newly elected Trustee for Ward 22, Scarborough-Rouge Park, I am pleased to share with you and continue the work of...
MPP Report December 2018
It is with excitement that I write to you this December. The holiday season is one full of friends, family, joy and hope for the New Year for many of us. I wish you...
MP Report December 2018
Open house an excellent opportunity to hear from residents Gary Anandasangaree I would like to begin by thanking the members of the Centennial community who joined my team and me for our annual Fall...
Former Mowat grad is shaping the future
By Kathy McGrath A former Centennial resident has developed a new wearable technology product that could change the way we interact with the world. Stephen Lake, who attended Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate, is the...
Results within Ward 25 show a divided electorate
By Paul Lewkowicz The 2018 municipal election featured many close and exciting races for voters in Centennial Scarborough. The campaigns for city councillor, public school trustee and Catholic school trustee all resulted in the...
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