City operating two mass vaccination clinics in Scarborough Toronto Public Health has a vital role in vaccine distribution and follows Ontario’s prioritization plan. Eligibility for vaccines and available locations will continue to expand throughout...

Ontario’s vaccine rollout is well underway I hope everyone has been keeping safe. Spring is right around the corner and I am happy to say that Ontario has started administering COVID-19 vaccines. Please note...

More than 8 million vaccines expected by end of March One year ago, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, forever changing the course of our lives. In remembrance of the...

TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Break now scheduled for April 12-16 The Education Minister announced that March Break was delayed by a month in hopes of reducing community transmission of COVID-19. The break is now scheduled...

Budget invests in communities and the environment On February 18, City Council approved the 2021 city budget after a thorough review. Recognizing that many residents are facing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19,...

Thanks for continuing to follow public safety guidelines I hope everyone has been staying safe and healthy throughout the winter. As we start the gradual reopening process, I would like to thank everyone for...

TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Transportation, live webcasts and African Heritage Month At the Toronto District School Board, busing service may be provided for elementary students (K-5) residing 1.6 km or more from their designated...

Update on COVID-19 vaccines At the beginning of February, our government announced that we have negotiated an accelerated delivery schedule for Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine and will receive all 40 million of its secured doses...

Family Day in Centennial Family Day, celebrated this year on February 15, is a great opportunity to get outdoors for some exercise and winter fun with your household. Snowball fights, fort building, winter bird...

Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Toronto District School Board Updates On January 12, 2021, the Ontario government announced a “stay at home” order to help curb the spread of COVID-19. One of the measures taken include,...

Thank you to all the front-line workers I want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year. May this year bring you happiness, good health and prosperity! Being the voice of...

On track to meet Canada’s vaccination timeline Happy New Year Centennial! Although this is certainly not the way we wanted to start 2021, the current stay-at-home order is a reminder of just how important...

Happy New Year, Centennial! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Thank you to those who took part in Ward 25’s Christmas Homes Tour and Contest. Your nominations, votes and enthusiasm helped...

TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajahons Anaphylaxis: Taking the necessary precautions Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. This medical condition can cause a severe reaction to specific foods or other materials, and...

Thank you for enjoying the holiday season safely Happy New Year! My family, team and I wish you great happiness, health and prosperity this year. I want to thank the residents of Centennial for...

We are forever grateful for your support As we count down the final moments of 2020 and reflect upon the year that was, I would like to pause and give thanks to everyone who...

Merry Christmas, Centennial! It’s hard to believe December is already here. There’s no denying that 2020 has been a difficult year, but we’ve also seen tremendous goodwill from both residents and businesses in the...

TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah TDSB Connects App now available TDSB has launched a new online app to help high school students stay connected and organized. Phase 1 is designed with secondary students in mind,...

MPP Vijay Thanigasalam Health and safety of Ontarians is our highest priority I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe and preparing for the festive holiday season ahead. As we live in the midst...

Honoured to represent Canada on Remembrance Day On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, Canada remembers. Although many Canadians observed a moment of silence on November 11 from their...

Centennial community continues to show it cares By continuing to follow guidelines, we can support frontline workers, local agencies and community organizations as they work to address the impacts of COVID-19. Today, we are...

TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Revised health screening guidelines The Ministry of Education announced that it has updated its COVID-19 school and child care screening guidance.  The TDSB takes its lead from Toronto Public Health,...

Let’s not give up on our common fight against COVID-19 I hope you have all had a pleasant Thanksgiving. Let’s enjoy this beautiful fall season before the cold of winter. As we navigate our...

Supporting each other during these trying times The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unparalleled test for Canadians, bringing sweeping changes to every facet of our lives. From public health measures keeping us from our...

Toronto Wildlife Centre coming to Ward 25! A key role of Toronto Public Health in the battle against COVID-19 has been to use current evidence and local data to inform decisions about interventions and...