By Kathryn McLean The start of September often feels like extended summer as the calendar changes but the weather tends to stay warm and bright. But now October is here along with its cooler...

SEPTEMBER 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Rain brings sidewalk art to life! Table of contents: The good times were back in full swing this summerBeloved childhood educator retiresHighland creek plan includes removal of lawson overpassThe back...

By Kathy Rowe  Artists and residents have worked together over the past four weekends to create water-themed images on the pathways at the Port Union Village Commons. This unique installation, called Watermarked, is a...

By Denise Bacon Excitement mixed with a few other emotions will be accompanying the little ones who start school for the first time in September. This means that many parents will experience the drop-off...

JUNE 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Our Sunday summer Concert Series is back in July! Table of contents: In-person events coming this summerVaruhn Anandaraj embraced his role as CCRA’s youth repPage-turners that are informative and entertainingAssessing...

By Kathryn Stocks The Sunday Summer Concert Series is returning to the Centennial community in July. It’s a wonderful time to set your chair up outside and enjoy the summer warmth while the music...

On Wednesday May 11 three area community associations within Scarborough Rouge Park( CCRA, WRCA and HCCA) hosted an all candidates meeting for provincial election. Candidates from all parties were invited to attend the event...

MAY 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Earth Day inspires us all to help out Table of contents: All-candidates meeting coming this monthIt’s membership month for CCRANew Port Union Commons fitness circuit is now openBruno Verdoni: A...

“Your blood pressure is up. Stop taking so many campaign promises with a grain of salt.” By John Gibb “Political campaigns are designedly made into emotional orgies which endeavour to distract attention from the...

For Earth Day, the 2nd Highland Creek Scouting Group was out on the streets painting yellow fish on storm drains to remind us that only rain should go down the drain. By Sid Chaurasia...

By Kathryn McLean Now that it’s May, many of us are cleaning up our decks and uncovering the bbq for the season. We’re ready to enjoy the warm weather ahead, including eating outdoors and...

APRIL 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Our Earth Day event is back! Table of contents: Action plan for school traffic Things are looking up for Port Union SeniorsRouge Bridge rehabilitation project Floral and gift boutique opens...

By Kathy McGrath With many businesses closing as a result of the pandemic, it’s nice to see a fun new shop appear in the neighbourhood. Last month, Cherry Bomb Mercantile, a floral and gift...

MARCH 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: School dropoff/pickup danger zones Table of contents:Pros and cons of Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid TransitPlayground at Bill Hancox Park will be getting a makeover Don’t forget to cheer for those making...

By Amaan Jabbar Have you heard about the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT)? In this article, I will provide two viewpoints of this proposed project. The first will be from Metrolinx and the second...

By Kathryn McLean March isn’t spring yet in my eyes, but it also isn’t really winter either. I’m still reaching for my hat and scarf when I leave the house, it’s too early to...

The City of Toronto is improving the playground at Bill Hancox Park and wants to hear your feedback on the new features and equipment in an online survey. Proposals for the playground include: Combined...

By Karen Heisz Hello and Happy New Year! As I write this,, snowbanks are still in place and cold winter winds are making a walk with the dog miserable. But our sleeping plants are...

FEBRUARY 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Swamp offers fun and rare fauna Table of contents: Police focus on community partnerships Police walk the talk Social media: sometimes it feels good to unplug Include whole grains and...

Steen Thureson. Swansons are the settlers in our Rouge, and have raised their family of five cygnets since June 2021. Watching their habits has been incredibly enjoyable for many of us to see. The...

By Denise Bacon St-Michel French Catholic Elementary School at 29 Meadowvale Road will be expanding. The Ontario government has committed an investment of $2.4 million to St-Michel, which will support the creation of 92...

The 2021 Lido Motel Secret Santa Operation was a huge success in December. They sponsored 74 families living at the Lido Motel, the Maple Leaf Motel, and the city’s Family Residence Emergency Shelter site...

By Kathy McGrath After two years of struggling through the pandemic, we now realize it’s the little things that give us hope to get through it. With this in mind, the Curic family has...

Do Dragons still exist ?  Yes they do.   In the Australasia pavilion at the Toronto Zoo, you will find 18 year old male Komodo Dragon, Kilat.  Komodo dragons are the largest and heaviest of...

JANUARY 2022 CONTENTS FEATURE: Top cop welcomes community input Table of contents: Constables find community policing is their calling Police liaison chair brings 43 Division to CCRA Port Union Road construction set to begin...