By Amanda Pompilii Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old ClockBy Carolyn KeenePublisher and Publication Year: Simon and Schuster, 1930 The Hardy Boys: The Tower TreasureBy Franklin W. DixonPublisher and Publication Year: Simon and...
Veggies with yogurt dip are perfect for al fresco dining. By Kathryn McLean Ah, June. That means it’s summertime with bright mornings and long evenings enjoyed just sitting on the porch or watering gardens,...
If you’re in the market for a new lawnmower, leaf blower or trimmer, consider going electric. You’ll love how quiet they are and your neighbours will appreciate it, too. By Tom Rataj The growing...
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...
By Pamela Collins A Drop of HopeAuthor: Keith CalabresePublisher: Scholastic Press Meet 6th graders Ernest, Ryan, Lizzie and their teacher, Mr. Earle. They all live in the town of Cliffs Donnelly. The sign going...
By Kazi Anwar As the weather warms up, more people pull their bikes out and hit the road. Riding a bike is great exercise, saves money on gas, and lets you enjoy the sunshine....
You can eat your granola by the handful, in a bowl with milk or with yogurt and fruit. By Kathryn McLean If you like granola and don’t mind spending a few minutes in the...
By Denise Bacon and Kathy Rowe There is a reason why this book has remained at the top of the New York Times best seller list for over 52 weeks. In our opinion, this...
Results from an AI inquiry seeking the best weekly food deals from local grocery stores By John Murphy Over the past year, AI has been a topic of conversation at social gatherings I have...
By Kathryn McLean Many shoppers have noticed their grocery bills getting higher each week. While food costs may be rising, there are still plenty of ways to prepare satisfying meals without spending a fortune....
Emily O’Regan and Isabelle D’Sousa on the set of their co‑written script of this year’s National Theatre School production By Shelley Cooke What began as a shared idea two years ago has grown into...
Fresh vegetables and fruits: an easy step toward healthier eating By Kathryn McLean A friend recently told me she feels her family should be eating more vegetables and asked for ideas on how to...
Lawson Road construction between Cedarview Drive and Irvine Road will be in effect until late May. By John Murphy You may have noticed that the work on the Lawson Road Culvert over the Centennial...
Rella Braithwaite’s writing and research recorded the history of Blacks in Canada. By Kathryn Stocks February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance...
By Pamela Collins Living on a ravine property, we see many deer ambling through our back garden, but what we saw on Christmas Day was truly awesome! Two bucks were trying to remove each...
St. Dunstan of Canterbury held a presentation on the intersection of mental health and spirituality. By Rev. Graham McCaffrey On January 31, St. Dunstan of Canterbury opened its doors to a timely community presentation...
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...
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...