By Eunice Chong Maya Morose, a Grade 9 student at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I., was recognized last month for her outstanding contributions to communities both at home and abroad through her volunteer work with...
As we count down the days until the arrival of spring, we eagerly await the revival of the greenery and wildlife in our community. Here in our southeast corner of Scarborough we are especially...
By Kathy Rowe Thousands of children have gone through Charlottetown Junior Public school since it opened its doors back in 1969, but there are a few who have definitely turned heads over the past...
I hope that you and your family enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend! In this update, I am pleased to outline new government legislation that will ban door-to-door sales of certain household appliances and will...
By Kathy McGrath Planning and construction of Charlottetown Public School took place in 1967 while Canada was celebrating its 100th anniversary. The school and many of the surrounding streets were named in honour of the...
By Kathy McGrath Brian Bartlett, Charlottetown’s longest-serving teacher, keeps a picture in his desk of every Grade 6 class he has taught over the past 20 years. Each class and each student evokes special...
Centennial celebrates Earth Day with enthusiasm By Kathy Rowe Whenever I think of April, I think of Earth Day. A designated day when we can all show our care and appreciation for Mother Earth....
Building birdhouses at Port Union Community Centre on Earth Day is always popular with the kids. By Kathryn Stocks There’s a lot happening in Centennial on Earth Day this year. Taking place on Saturday,...
City Council approves 2018 budget Toronto City Council has approved a 2018 tax-supported operating budget of $11.12 billion and a 10-year capital budget and plan of $25.98 billion. The 2018 budgets ensure that the...
We asked some of our neighbours to share their winter travel destinations with us and they complied with interesting stories and beautiful photos. Cambodia (Above image) Nick and Joan thoroughly enjoyed the farewell dinner...
What a year it has been! The athletes representing Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, have won a total of 11 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze medals!...
By Kathy Rowe Meet Joan and Keith McRoberts. They moved to the Centennial community from Montreal in 1971. “That was before the Lawrence Avenue bridge was built,” Keith exclaimed. And so began our conversation...
By Eunice Chong The coaches were in tears before the final notes of the routine music played inside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. Cheerleaders from Sir Oliver Mowat C.I....
By Denise Bacon Move over Jacksons and Osmonds, Port United Band is our very own family band in the Centennial community! PUB, as band members affectionately call themselves, is very much a family affair...
UTSC’s draft plan: 1. pedestrian/bicycle routes, 2. relocating Military Trail northward to create a pedestrian-friendly north campus inner core, 3. integration of traffic enhancements, 4. central, multi-purpose public transportation hub located at Ellesmere Rd....
A strong community association requires a strong show of membership For more than 60 years the CCRA has been working to make our Centennial neighbourhood a safe and beautiful place to live in. I...
I hope that you had a safe and happy Family Day weekend in February. I am looking forward to being back in the Legislature and continuing to work hard for you, your family and...
By Kathy McGrath Financial expert and author Douglas Hoyes debunked common financial myths when he spoke to residents at the Port Union Library on February 6. Hoyes is the co-founder of Hoyes Michalos, a...
Greetings, Neighbours! 2018 promises to be a great year for us with more and more residents joining the CCRA. This year, we plan to have a membership drive in May, like we did many...
By Kevin Beleskey The 2nd Highland Creek scouting group will be running a community recycling event at the Port Union Community Recreation Centre on Earth Day. This is the second year for our event...
By Kathryn Stocks After the success of their Community Tree Lighting Party at Christmas, Alan and Jodi Gear are again partnering with PC Randy Arsenault, 43 Division’s Community Engagement Officer, to hold a second...
Thank you to everyone who attended my annual New Year’s Levee and Volunteer Recognition Event, which gives me the opportunity to recognize outstanding volunteers who give their time and talents to make our community...
By Denise Bacon Hundreds of young and young at heart, neighbours, family and friends came out to enjoy the delights of Winterfest 2018 on January 27. The greyness of the January afternoon was eclipsed...
By Eunice Chong For all of the stellar theatrical productions Mowat has put on over the years, there has been a distinct lack of a community exclusive to drama kids. Even with the Performing...
It’s hard to believe that February has already arrived! My team and I had a great time wrapping up a busy January with the members of the Centennial community at the annual Port Union...