A rich and immersive novel
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish The Briar ClubA novel by Kate QuinnWilliam Morrow, 2024 Kate Quinn is one of my favourite historical fiction writers. I have read four of her previous novels:...
Family-sized egg dishes are a delicious change
By Kathryn McLean If you’re looking for a new dish, consider a family-sized egg dish. Try a frittata, Spanish omelette (or tortilla) or a quiche. Frittata is sort of an omelette with add-ins mixed...
Garden suites in our backyards!
View of a garden suite from the City of Toronto report. By Denise Bacon The Ontario Government Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, created quite a stir when passed in 2022. In essence,...
Put more of your fresh produce to good use
By Kathryn McLean You may have heard about “nose to tail,” but are you wasting vegetables? Nose to tail refers to using an entire animal that’s being slaughtered for meat. Organs like liver for...
What’s happening on Port Union Road in January
Construction on the west side of Port Union Road between Island Road and Lawrence Avenue East has been completed. Traffic has now shifted to the west side to allow winter work to begin on...
S.K. Ali is known for her Young Adult romance novels
By Julie Kish Local author S.K. Ali says her secret wish is to be interviewed for the Centennial News. She’s a big fan of the newspaper and loves how it connects people in the...
Protecting yourself against fraud, scams and porch piracy
Presenter Det. Coffey of the Toronto Police Service said fraudsters use a variety of channels to conduct phishing scams, including text message, email, websites, social media, phone calls and even QR codes. One of...
Julie’s Picks for the Holidays
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie kish Here One MomentA Novel by Liane MoriartyCrown, September 2024 Best-selling Australian novelist Liane Moriarty has taken a genuinely mind-bending premise and turned it into a novel you’ll...
Folklore era belongs in Canada
Caitlin McKelvie, was thrilled to get tickets to the first of the six Taylor Swift concerts at the Rogers Centre in Toronto in November. By Caitlin McKelvie In the summer of 2023, my favourite...
Father and son share love for MMA
Rob Lea and his son, Holden, are hooked on mixed martial arts. By Kathy McGrath For many years, Rob Lea drove his son, Holden, to classes at Energy Mixed Martial Arts several times a...
Protecting yourself against fraud and scams
Presenter Det. Coffey of the Toronto Police Service said fraudsters use a variety of channels to conduct phishing scams, including text message, email, websites, social media, phone calls and even QR codes. By Pamela...
Learning the truth about Canada’s residential school system
Mowat students were given sticky notes to write their answers to three questions about Truth and Reconciliation in September. By Mikayla Haswell Truth and Reconciliation Day or Orange Shirt Day is on September 30....
Early life challenges fuelled author’s adventurous spirit
Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste: Making Sense of a Life of Absurdity, A MemoirAuthor: Kat FinnertySeptember 2023 By Julie Kish Former Mowat student Kat Finnerty has turned her life full of...
Meal-planning ideas for your Meatless Mondays
By Kathryn McLean Are you trying to eat a vegetarian meal each week? Or cut back on the amount of meat you have in your diet? Maybe you have a friend or relative who...
Protect yourself from porch pirates this holiday season
By Kazi Anwar, Vice President, Community Police Liaison As the holiday season approaches, shopping kicks into high gear, and deliveries to your doorstep become a regular occurrence. But with all those boxes piling up...
Read up on the riveting history of our community
A History of ScarboroughEdited by Robert R. BonisPublished by the Scarborough Public Library, 1965, 1968 Scarborough, Then and Now (1796 – 1996)By Richard Schofield, Meredyth Schofield, and Karen WhynotPublished by the Scarborough Board of...
Autumn is apple season! Get ready to crumble!
By Kathryn McLean Whether baked or raw, apples are enjoyed year round. But this is the time for picking the season’s freshest apples. Plenty of people enjoy going apple picking every autumn, choosing their...
CCRA Community Challenge Guide available at Port Union library
This special pull-out section is your guide to playing the CCRA Community Challenge on October 18 and 19. Pick up a copy at the Port Union public library and keep this reference as you...
Port Union Road Improvements – Fall 2024
Start date: July 10, 2023 End date: Late 2025. More information at: toronto.ca/portunionroad The City of Toronto will continue road reconstruction and watermain replacement on Port Union Road from Island Road to Lawrence Avenue...
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year!
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah I hope you and your family had an enjoyable and safe summer. As we embark on a new school year, I am filled with anticipation and excitement for the...
Enjoy the versatility of local tomatoes this season
By: Kathryn McLean As we approach the last stages of summer and early fall, we get to enjoy the delicious harvests that are in season: peaches, nectarines, peppers, eggplant, beans, squash, corn, apples and...
Bush camp at the zoo was a hit with Beaver Scouts
By Krystle Forsyth 2nd Highland Creek Beaver Scouts, parents and Scouters had an amazing opportunity to attend the Toronto Zoo Serengeti Bush Camp at the end of June. We slept in authentic African tents,...
Summer at the Toronto Zoo
These adorable snow leopard cubs were born at the Toronto Zoo on May 13 to three year-old Jita. By Wanda Wierzbicki There are lots of new and exciting things happening at the Toronto Zoo...
Summer reads to get lost in
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish This Summer Will Be Different A novel by Carley FortuneBerkley Press, May 2024 The Women A novel by Kristin HannahSt. Martin’s Press, Feb 2024 Traditionally, people tend...
Mouth-watering watermelon salad
This simple watermelon salad is easy to make and cools you down with the watery melon taste and splash of flavor. By Kathryn McLean This is a very refreshing salad during the hot days...
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