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Centennial photographer reveals the extraordinary details hidden within the ordinary

Macro photo of a carniverous Butterwort plant. By Denise Bacon Michelle Cleland spent most of her career as an Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Toronto hospitals where she specialized in cardiac and trauma-based neuro...

Read more April 1, 2026 at 8:04 am wpadmin

Inside the life of nurse and actress Marianne Sawchuk

President Kathy Rowe (left) joins guest Marianne Sawchuk for conversation at Creek Coffee By Kathy Rowe Marianne Sawchuk’s energy and bright smile are infectious!  After a few minutes in her company, I realized it’s...

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The changing season: making space for health

Dawn Bouapha turns survival into advocacy as she promotes screening during Cancer Awareness Month. By Dawn Bouapha Birds chirping, longer daylight hours, and early spring blooms are all signs of a changing season. This...

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

Community safety: Everyday actions that make a difference

By Kazi Anwar (Vice President, Community Police Liaison) Residents of the Centennial community continue to prioritize  safety, awareness, and prevention following recent reports of  residential break-ins in the area. While incidents remain under investigation, information...

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My amazing 4 day journeyaboard ‘The Canadian’

Beautiful views from the Canadian‘s dome car. By Denise Bacon Oh Canada! How lucky we are to call this our home and native or chosen land.  A train trip on VIA’s The Canadian train...

Read more March 1, 2026 at 8:04 am wpadmin

Consider a mystery book exchange this March Break

For instructions, watch “Easy Origami Bookmark Corner – How to Make a Corner Bookmark DIY” on the Red Ted Art (Maggy Woodley) YouTube channel, and “How to Wrap Books with Pockets for Unique Gifts”...

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Artisan bread and bagels rise in Centennial

Brandon Timney holds freshly baked loaves of ‘Four Cubs Original’ sourdough bread. By Shelley Cooke The smell of fresh bread fills Brandon Timney’s kitchen every morning as he bakes eight loaves and 24 bagels...

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Author Hasina Knox’s Longing to Belong: An Orphan’s Story

Author Hasina Knox. Her memoir, Longing to Belong: An Orphan’s Story, explores her journey of identity and belonging. By Pamela Collins Hasina Knox is a local Scarborough author living in the Malvern community. She...

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

Three theatre companies dazzle Scarborough audiences

Val Lusted was the producer of the play “Witness for the Prosecution” at Scarborough Village Theatre in January By Denise Bacon and Kathy Rowe A magical venue in Scarborough is calling to all of...

Read more February 2, 2026 at 10:47 am wpadmin

A sweet treat for those special days

These delicious chocolate-cinnamon cupcakes can be topped in a variety of ways. By Kathryn McLean February is very much still winter according to the calendar and as far as the weather goes. We continue...

Read more February 2, 2026 at 10:39 am wpadmin

Being a mother helped local author write stories for kids

Saumiya Balasubramanian has written three children’s books: When I Found Grandma, Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White, and When I Visited Grandma. By Pamela Collins Saumiya Balasubramanian is an author in...

Read more February 2, 2026 at 10:24 am wpadmin

Waddle I do without you?

The Toronto Zoo’s African penguins are located in a special habitat designed to support the colony and keep them active with swimming and diving. By Don Lawrence Who doesn’t love an African penguin? With...

Read more February 2, 2026 at 10:20 am wpadmin

New chess group plays at the community centre on Saturdays

The West Rouge Chess group was started by Linda Beaulieu (standing in checkered shirt) in June. By Kathryn Stocks For those who enjoy playing chess and would like to play more often, this story’s...

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

Helping to make Centennial a better place

Sandy MacMillar with daughters Ivy and Violet at their bake sale to support SickKids Hospital By Kathryn Stocks The definition for kindness in the Oxford Dictionary is: “The quality of being friendly, generous and...

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

Young entrepreneur makes personal appeal to neighbours

Above: The flyer he and his sister delivered to the neighbours.Below: Cole Desjardins with the snowblower he bought to earn money. By Denise Bacon Cole got a good taste of money, how to earn...

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

Minestrone soup hits the spot on chilly winter days

The key parts of this minestrone recipe are: 1. Chop the vegetables into similarly sized pieces,and 2. Allow the soup two full hours to simmer. By Kathryn McLean There is something about January that...

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

Resident shares the thrill of being at Game 7 of the World Series

Centennial resident Angie Sheridan, left, was extremely lucky to win two free tickets to the final game of the World Series. She took her daughter, Kyla. By Kathy Rowe Imagine winning two tickets to...

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

Marcela Brué-Lotz inspiresher young readers witha caterpillar and a ladybug

Self-published local author and illustrator Marcela Brué-Lotz holds her adorable children’s books, which feature Rosy Ladybug and Charlie the Caterpillar. By Shelley Cooke I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Marcela Brué-Lotz, a...

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Festive treats for you to make and enjoy this holiday season

These easy-to-make cookies can be eaten plain or with added decorations like sprinkles, candies,chocolate chips, gumdrops, jelly tots or chopped candy canes. By Kathryn McLean One of my children’s favourite activities this time of...

Read more December 1, 2025 at 8:02 am wpadmin

New vintage clothing shop delivers on nostalgia

Some of the items for sale at Centennial’s new vintage clothing store, Slots Vintage, at 305 Port Union Rd. The shop also has a nail studio called Nailed by Kales. By Amanda Pompilii Whether...

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

A Message from your CCRA

Neighbourhood Retail and Services Survey Results Hello Centennial residents,Thanks to the many residents who took the time to complete COTRA’s (Coalition of Toronto Residents Association’s) city-wide Neighbourhood Retail and Services Survey. The results from the...

Read more November 8, 2025 at 7:45 pm wpadmin

Home is where the haunt is

Residents turn Halloween into a neighbourhood tradition By Shelley Cooke Each October, Conference Boulevard residents Liam and Allison Herbinson, and their next-door neighbour Barbara Adamek, transform their front lawns into one of Centennial’s most...

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

Impressive Colour Guard has been in service since 1966

Centennial resident Sid Levangie is a Guardsman and Quartermaster in Training in the Legion Colour Guard. By Pamela Collins If you have ever attended our local Legion Branch 258 on Morrish Road for Remembrance...

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

Meet Stephen Miles, Centennial Road’s new principal

Principal Stephen Miles in the library at Centennial Road Junior Public School By John Murphy Centennial Road Junior Public School has welcomed a familiar face as its new principal – Mr. Stephen Miles. His...

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Mark Varvas loves working with students and their families

By Kathy Rowe Enthusiastic, energetic and focused! These are words to describe Mark Varvas, the new principal at Sir Oliver Mowat. Mark began his teaching career in 1999, and 10 years later he was...

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