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Get closer to nature this Earth Day

Toronto Nature Stewards will lead volunteers for an Earth Day cleanup on April 25 to prepare the Port Union waterfront for spring arrivals like monarch butterflies. By Kathy Rowe Community Earth Day partners with...

Read more April 1, 2026 at 8:01 am wpadmin

2026 CCRA Membership Gift Basket Winners!

Kathy Rowe presents Tanya and Greg Haughey with the winning basket By Kathy Rowe If you visited our CCRA table at Winterfest, you would have noticed the generous over-stuffed gift basket on display. I...

Read more April 1, 2026 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Red light doesn’t stop repair cafe

Centennial resident John Hodge joins Joseph Chan and Abdallah Kassem, all Repair Cafe volunteers, along with traffic light owner Jill MacMillan as she holds up the fixed sign. By Jill Macmillan The Repair Café...

Read more March 1, 2026 at 8:02 am wpadmin

Autism: From acceptance to inclusion

From the left: Shylo (top) and Suhair Clarke at a market with Luxx Body Beauty products. Michael Santos (right) with his mother Christine By Janice Bennink Nowhere does the phrase “it takes a village”...

Read more March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Port Union Winterfest packed with family activities

The 2nd Highland Creek Scouts served up the s’mores by the campfire that was set up behind the community centre. From left to right around the campfire: Kyrian, Ryhs, Arie, Bruce (leader), Delyla and...

Read more February 1, 2026 at 8:02 am wpadmin

Convenience store on Port Union is back!

Jacob, Amy and their son, Jason, are delighted to reopen their convenience store, which was severely damaged by an excavator last June. By Denise Bacon Amy and Jacob are absolutely thrilled to reopen the...

Read more February 1, 2026 at 8:00 am wpadmin

What’s happening at Rouge Beach?

The Rouge Beach area was closed in the fall for a major improvement project. It won’t open again until 2027. By John Murphy If you’re busy like me you might have missed the memo...

Read more January 1, 2026 at 8:02 am wpadmin

Hockey ice time loss resolved with community’s help

By Sue Vine,President, West Hill Minor Hockey Association Following our October article regarding the loss of critical ice time at Heron Park Arena, we’re pleased to share that the issue has been resolved, thanks...

Read more January 1, 2026 at 8:01 am wpadmin

Council vote allows more businesses on major streets

By RK Cobb During its November meeting, Toronto City Council adopted a comprehensive review of zoning bylaws governing businesses in residential areas, making a significant decision regarding the future of local neighbourhoods. The proposal,...

Read more December 1, 2025 at 8:01 am wpadmin

The roadwork on Port Union is almost done!

The widening of Port Union Rd. has created room for two southbound and two northbound lanes of traffic. By John Murphy More than 20 years ago, the City of Toronto was aware of the...

Read more December 1, 2025 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Bench dedication for Jeff Forsyth

Jeff Forsyth relaxes on his new commemorative bench during the dedication ceremonies. By Kathy Rowe Something very special took place along our Port Union Waterfront Trail on Saturday October 11. Jeff Forsyth, CCRA’s formidable...

Read more November 1, 2025 at 8:01 am wpadmin

On being a Canadian soldier during the Cold War

Veteran David Morrison as a young soldier posted to Cyprus on a peacekeeping mission in 1971. By Kathryn Stocks David Morrison is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served from 1968 to...

Read more November 1, 2025 at 8:01 am wpadmin

New councillor is guest speaker at our AGM on November 20

By Kathy Rowe The CCRA will be hosting our Annual General Meeting at the Port Union Community Centre on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. We encourage residents to attend and learn about what...

Read more November 1, 2025 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Ice time cuts at Heron Park Arena

By Sue VinePresident, West Hill Minor Hockey Association For more than 70 years, Heron Park Arena has been home to the West Hill Minor Hockey Association (WHMHA). Generations of families have come through its...

Read more October 1, 2025 at 8:05 am wpadmin

Neethan Shan returning to Toronto City Hall as the new councillor-elect for Ward 25, Scarborough-Rouge River

Shan, who represented the former ward of Scarborough-Rouge River almost eight years ago, is now the new councillor-elect for Ward 25. Neethan Shan has served as a school board trustee and city councillor at...

Read more October 1, 2025 at 8:04 am wpadmin

Pumpkin Parade – A second chance for your jack-o’-lanterns

By Kathy Rowe It’s almost pumpkin time! CCRA, WRCA, HCCA and WRSR will be hosting our annual community Pumpkin Parade on Saturday, November 1, rain or shine, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on...

Read more October 1, 2025 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Rouge Convenience store will be back

Rouge Convenience store on Port Union Rd. at Fanfare after criminal attack by an excavator. By Denise Bacon “I was so shocked! When the police contacted us, I thought it was a break-in. When...

Read more September 1, 2025 at 8:01 am wpadmin

Crowded contest to fill open council seat

Kathy Rowe On Monday, September 29, we will vote for a new Ward 25 city councillor who will replace our former councillor Jennifer McKelvie. Residents are looking forward to finally having a councillor in...

Read more September 1, 2025 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Attemped robbery of Port Union Bank of Nova Scotia

Photo Credit FALCN Media. Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery on June 23 that left behind extensive damage by an excavator. Suspects stole the nearby machine being used for Port Union Road widening....

Read more June 24, 2025 at 9:00 am wpadmin

Peace and beauty found in backyard ponds

By Kathy McGrath We asked Centennial residents to share their backyard ponds with us, and we weren’t disappointed. Three local homeowners invited us into their yards, revealing the lush beauty and Zen-like atmosphere created...

Read more June 1, 2025 at 8:03 am wpadmin

Two new bands at summer concerts!

By Kathy Rowe Mark your calendars for the July Sunday Summer Concert series. CCRA, WRCA and WRSRA are pleased to bring musical entertainment to you on July 6, 13 and 20. There will be...

Read more June 1, 2025 at 8:01 am wpadmin

Local author’s book available now

Sue Hincenbergs, seen here with her dog Kramer, used local spots as inspiration for some of the settings in her debut novel, The Retirement Plan. By Julie Kish After years of hard work and...

Read more May 1, 2025 at 8:00 am wpadmin

Do you recognize anyone in this photo?

These Grade 6 students at Centennial Road School showed their joyful enthusiasm for the fun and freedom of summer in this photo taken on the last day of school in June 1975. We just...

Read more May 1, 2025 at 8:00 am wpadmin

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Join us for Earth Day!

Bob Lalonde has been organizing building workshops for kids at Port Union C.C. for the past 20 years. At this year’s Earth Day event on April 26, they’ll be building the bird feeder he’s...

Read more April 1, 2025 at 8:01 am wpadmin
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Formed in 1949, Centennial Community and Recreation Association (CCRA) is a volunteer group of residents dedicated to the preservation, development and improvement of our Centennial community in East Toronto. We meet 10 months/year to discuss and plan events, activities and initiatives that benefit the residents of Centennial.

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