An old diary helps a modern family cope with their life
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...
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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...
‘Cook once, eat twice’ meals can save you time and effort
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...
Community garden will provide fresh produce for food bank
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...
Pollinator garden celebration at Tony Stacey Centre
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...
This novel will shock you and make you laugh out loud
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...
‘Love Scarborough’ campaign reaches $200 million!
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....
What if the books we read could whisper secrets from the past?
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...
Late summer harvests brings bounty to local farmers
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...
British Pride Bakery opens its doors
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...
Status update on multiplex developments in Ward 25
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...
Cabbage salad a delicious addition to your summer menu
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...
For the love of that popular new sport called pickleball
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...
Bike Share Toronto offers a way to explore new areas
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...
Looking forward to asparagus season? Here are a few tips
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...
Debut novel hits it out of the park
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...
How I started with native plant gardening
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...
Port Union Seniors launch website
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...
Try the zoo for a great Canadian experience
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...
It’s easy to recycle your old batteries
By Amanda Pompilii How many batteries do you have in your home? Chances are, a few dozen, if not hundreds. From carbon monoxide detectors to fire alarms and vacuums, we rely on single-use batteries...
Intelligent, thoroughly entertaining series
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish A Rip Through Time, The Poisoner’s Ring, Disturbing the Dead Novels by Kelly ArmstrongMinotaur Books, 2022-2024 If there is such a thing as a feel-good murder mystery,...
Turn a can of tuna into a delicious dinner
By Kathryn McLean Somebody recently mentioned to me that they like tuna, but don’t really know what to do with a can of tuna other than sandwiches. If you feel the same way, here...
Protect birds and other wildlife by keeping cats indoors
By Wanda Wierzbicki There have recently been posts on our neighbourhood social media sites about cats. Sometimes people are concerned that a cat is lost or homeless. Other times people are annoyed with them....
Kitchen tools need cleaning too!
By Kathryn McLean Is March too early for spring cleaning? Here’s a collection of tips for refreshing some of your kitchen items, springtime or otherwise, to help your everyday kitchen tasks go more smoothly....
Canadian author’s riveting novel inspired by real-life heroine
Book Reviews The Secret History of Audrey James A novel by Heather MarshallSimon & Schuster, 2024 Book Review by Julie Kish The Secret History of Audrey James is a powerful action-packed story about a...
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