Dag lives like a hermit in an abandoned school bus deep in the wilds of British Columbia with no phone, no internet, and no desire for the conveniences of modern life. By Pamela Collins...

Davina’s Swim House has recently opened at the Ravine Park Plaza. By Amanda Pompilii If you have visited Ravine Park Plaza recently, you may have noticed a few changes. After many years of operation,...

Fintan, a rare white lion, had a big personality and a big roar that could be heard in the zoo parking lot. By Wanda Wierzbicki On December 13, the Toronto Zoo sadly said goodbye...

Membership is only $15.00 per year per household. Please fill out our membership form using your Credit Card or Visa Debit Card or your PayPal account. Membership Chair, Denise Bacon email Why join CCRA? CCRA...

Alfie’s Long Winter by Greg McEvoy The children’s book Alfie’s Long Winter by Greg McEvoy is an endearing and beautifully illustrated story about a leaf named Alfie who lives on the highest branch at...

By Sue Anfang Did you know that the CCRA has a YouTube Channel?YouTube’s global mission is “to give everyone a voice and show them the world.” The CCRA’s YouTube channel has a simpler, more...

Mowat students Elizabeth Kelly, left, and Soraya Page are the co-authors and co-directors of the play Mean Gods, a parody of the Broadway hit Mean Girls that blends Greek mythology with modern teen drama....

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Pamela Collins The Foundling By Ann LearySoftcover by MARYSUE Rucci Books The Foundling is an historical novel that combines serious social issues concerning women’s rights with a hilariously funny fiction that will make...

By Denise Bacon Thanks to the generosity of donors from across the GTA, the “Love, Scarborough”campaign has officially raised $200 million! Large and small donations, fundraising events and perseverance contributed to this big number....

By Shelley Cooke The Echo of Old BooksA novel by Barbara DavisGenre: Historical Fiction / MysteryPublisher & Publication Year: Lake Union Publishing, 2023 If you’re the type of person who loves walking into used...

By Kathryn McLean September often feels like the end of summer. Labour Day weekend, back-to-school, and the (sometimes) cooler weather signal summer is coming to a close. On the bright side, however, many vegetable...

Tony and Leanne Armstrong, proud owners of the newly opened British Pride Bakery, welcome customers with a taste of traditional British treats. By Pamela Collins After many years in business, Wimpy’s Diner has closed...

By RK Cobb Last June, Toronto City Council voted on whether to permit six-unit buildings (sixplexes) city-wide. Their decision was a compromise, allowing sixplexes in 9 wards, while the remaining 16 wards, including our...

By Kathryn McLean Summer is nearly here, and that means lots of eating outdoors with picnics, barbecues and lunch on the deck. Cabbage salad is an easy and delicious dish to add to the...

By Shelley Cooke Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong, has recently become one of the most popular sports in North America. Many wonder how this unique sport, which...

By Denise Bacon & Shelley Cooke After the long winter we’ve had, followed by a cold, wet spring, people are naturally looking forward to summer! What better way to enjoy the much-anticipated sunshine than...

By Kathryn McLean This is the time in spring that so many people have been waiting for. March is behind us with its winter temperatures and wind. April’s up-and-down temperatures and rainy days are...

Millie Soriano is now in her fi fth year as an offi cial native plant gardener and she says it’s a rewarding part of her life. By Millie Soriano If you attended the Earth...

Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Centennial resident and author Sue Hincenbergs has hit it out of the park with her debut novel and I predict it will be a bestseller. This clever...

Upcoming day trips include Crazy For You at the Hamilton Family Theatre, Cambridge and Waitress at the Capitol Theatre, Port Hope. By Shelley Cooke The Port Union Seniors is an active group of fun-loving...

Shintay, the grizzly bear. By Wanda Wierzbicki Last month, Centennial News suggested several Canadian vacation ideas. Newfoundland, Kelowna, Quebec City and Vancouver Island are exciting and interesting destinations in our beautiful country, but you...