Centennial ranking high in several categories
By Laurie MacIsaac It’s no surprise to anyone living in Centennial that we live in one of the best neighbourhoods in the city. But does a “semi-scientific” study of the 158 communities that make...
A few notes from the CCRA AGM
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie was a guest speaker at the CCRA’s Annual General Meeting on November 16 By Kathryn Stocks The CCRA Annual General Meeting was held on November 16 and it was well...
Connections over time and place
Left: Front door of Nijmegen house in 1945 with the Van der Veen family children and maid along with Canadian soldiers. Author’s father George Lawrence is on the right. Photo credit: T. M. P....
Where did the Scarborough Mirror go?
The Scarborough Archives has the Mirror on microfilm from 1961 to the 1980s and hard copies from the 1980s to the present. By Mike Adler Some of you may still be wondering where the...
Popular Beer Store employee retires
By Julie Plante “I know many customers by the beer they drink,” said Kelly Morse as we stood outside the Port Union Beer Store. “Oh, here comes 24 Heineken.” Living in our community her...
CCRA donates $5,000 to local foodbank
On September 11, Kathy Rowe presented a cheque for $5,000 from the CCRA to Shivana Shankar, Community Services Manager at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, for their food bank. Shivana said they will use...
Bill Hancox Park is open for fun
By Denise Bacon The new Bill Hancox Park on Bridgeport Drive is now open! The playground was completely updated this year, thanks to the City’s of Toronto’s Playground Enhancement Program. It’s worth a visit...
Progress on V!VA is slow but sure
By Kathy Rowe Centennial residents have been patiently awaiting updates regarding the development of a V!VA Retirement Community ever since V!VA purchased the Lawson Road property in June 2019. Monica Dashwood, Vice President of...
Two enjoyable novels for your summer reading
By Julie Kish Every Summer AfterA novel by Carley FortunePenguin Canada, 2022 The Mostly True Story of Tanner and LouiseA novel by Colleen OakleyBerkley Publishing Group, March 2023 Traditionally, a “summer read,” also known...
The value of becoming a CCRA member
By Denise Bacon April showers bring May flowers and the kick-off of the annual CCRA Membership Campaign! This year, membership is more important than ever as our community needs a very strong voice as...
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