Moving story about relationship between humans
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish The Home for Unwanted Girls A Novel by Joanna Goodman Harper Paperbacks, 2018 The Home for Unwanted Girls is a historical fiction novel based on a true...
Bernice Pike gives up her route but stays active
By Wanda Wierzbicki Bernice and Bill Pyke have lived on Holmcrest Trail since 1991. Bernice said she always read the CCRA Centennial News when it was delivered to her door. She remembers seeing the...
Please join us at our AGM on November 16
Centennial residents are encouraged to come out to our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 16 at the Port Union C.C. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. We will be seeking approval of...
Moving story about relationship between humans and animals
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish West With GiraffesA novel by Lynda RutledgeLake Union Publishing, 2021 Sometimes I’m lucky enough to come across a profoundly moving story written by a master storyteller, and...
Just omit the meat for delicious vegetarian meals
By Kathryn McLean Are you trying to eat more vegetarian meals? Maybe you need some inspiration for Meatless Mondays. Or do you have a family member who is vegetarian, but you are used to...
World Vegetarian Day a good time to give it a try
By Sharon Arulnesan In a world where there’s burger joints around nearly every street corner and barbecues for public holidays, October 1 serves as a day to represent and appreciate the joys and benefits...
At-risk youth benefit from Fernie Works program
By Madison Perdue Fernie Youth Services supports at-risk youth on their journey away from conflict with the law toward purposeful adulthood. We provide reliable housing, community reintegration and employment readiness to help young people...
Road reconstruction has started on Port Union
By Amaan Jabbar Anyone who uses Port Union Road will notice that the City of Toronto has started its road reconstruction and water main replacement project on that street. The work began on July...
Don’t waste any of your fresh garden veggies!
By Kathryn McLean Did you plant a vegetable garden that’s still growing strong into September? Maybe you have a lot of produce and are sharing with friends and neighbours.Or maybe your crop is slowing...
Mural restoration is complete!
By Kathy Rowe Thanks to the quick action of two talented mural artists, Allan Bender and John Nobrega, our community mural has been restored. The graffiti that was painted onto the wall back in...
Meet the zoo’s newest resident
By Wanda Wierzbicki The Toronto Zoo has a new resident: Carrie the camel. She was born on Thursday, May 5, to the surprise and delight of the zoo visitors present – because she was...
Neighbourhood noise – call 311
Summer is here and that means more outdoor activities for all of us. Whether you are gathering in one of our local parks or in your own backyard, please remember that there are bylaws...
Feeding wild animals is now illegal
By Pamela Collins As of April 1, it is illegal to feed wildlife or permit the feeding of wildlife on your property, punishable by fines. This includes feeding animals in city parks or on...
Pouring rain didn’t stop Earth Day event
Retired teacher Claire Hughes picked up garbage in the pouring rain By Kathryn Stocks It may have rained heavily on the Earth Day event on April 22, but that didn’t stop residents from coming...
Exquisite novel begins with unusual monologue
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Remarkably Bright CreaturesBy Shelby Van PeltEcco/HarperCollins, 2022 This novel was highly recommended and I dove into it without knowing much about it. So, when the first chapter...
Join us at our Earth Day event!
By Kathy Rowe On Saturday, April 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents will have plenty of opportunities to participate in our community Earth Day at the Port Union and West Rouge community...
Goldenrod is the Rouge Butterflyway’s “Plant of the Year”
Goldenrod is an essential source of nectar and pollen late in the season for migrating monarchs and queen bees preparing for winter By Karen Heisz The songbirds are returning, the snow is melting, and...
For safety, plows need to clear access to crosswalks
“Mr. Mike” is a crossing guard at St. Brendan Catholic School on Centennial Rd. By Mike Dadswell Today is Friday, January 27, 2023. We had a snowstorm on Wednesday night where we gotapproximately six...
Caring for Loved ones with Mental Health Issues
By Althea Fernandes It’s never easy to watch a loved one struggle with mental health issues. It can be especially difficult if you are responsible for providing care in some way. The good news...
How about planting veggies this year?
By Sid Chaurasia With winter soon fading to a pleasant memory, warmer weather approaches. Our soil is thawing, the trees are growing tender buds, and the snow and ice are melting, little by little....
Homeowners help protect ravines
By Pamela Collins As spring approaches, we all get anxious to go outside and enjoy the warmer air after a long winter. We can’t resist getting out our rakes to clean up the garden...
Helpful tips on choosing vegetarian options for dinner
By Kathryn McLean Experts advise us to eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain good health. We’re told to cut back on processed foods and drink water. And, finally, to...
Addressing changes to the Greenbelt
MPP Vijay Thanigasalam Dear Centennial Community, I am writing to you to answer some concerns many of you have had regarding our government’s changes to the Greenbelt. Throughout the past few years, I have...
Powerful protagonist seems to jump off the page
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish At Last CountBy Claire Ross DunnInvisible Publishing, 2022 At Last Count is Toronto writer Claire Ross Dunn’s first novel, but she is no stranger to the Canadian...
Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club celebrates 50 years
A toast to the past, present and future of the Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club was made by President Dave Muir, center By Kathryn Stocks The Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club is...
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