Active couple has stayed positive during the pandemic
By Kathy Rowe Ryhan and Syed Rayman have lived in the Centennial community for 48 years and they have been married for 53 years. This loving couple met back in Guyana. Ryhan noted that...
Lucky is a fast-paced novel by Toronto author
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Novel: Lucky Author: Marissa StapleyPublisher: Simon & Schuster, 2021 Toronto writer Marissa Stapley’s novel Lucky is the first Canadian title to be selected for Reese’s Book Club....
Include whole grains and protein in your healthy diet
By Kathryn McLean In January’s issue I shared that a friend changed her household’s diet after a health scare and I wrote about achieving a healthy diet. This month the discussion will focus on...
Four of the best novels I read in 2021
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish I read 55 novels in 2021, which I think is a personal record. I can’t be totally sure because this is my first year keeping a Reading...
CCRA award winner was actively involved in clubs at Mowat
By Kathy Rowe Meet Charel Surez. Charel graduated from Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate last spring and at the school’s commencement in November he was awarded our CCRA award. The $500 award goes to the...
A healthy diet for your heart is simply a healthy diet
By Kathryn McLean My friend has changed her household’s diet this year. Heart health is top of mind, and eating “better” is a big part of that. I’ve done my research, leaning heavily on...
Police liaison chair brings 43 Division to CCRA
By Kathy Rowe The CCRA is very fortunate to have Kazi Anwar as our police liaison chair. Kazi’s experience as a civil servant within various levels of government spans over 20 years in senior...
Holiday traditions or mementoes keep family connections alive
Leading up to the holiday season, we asked a few residents to tell us about their fondest holiday traditions that get passed down from generation to generation and are appreciated every year. We are...
Neighbourhood started its own Halloween parade
Above: Eggs and bacon are Teresa and Tim Jones, the parade marshals. Right top: Spider-Man is James Troccoli and the fireman is Noah Medri. Bottom: Serena Powell. Photos by Michael McCabe By Kathy Rowe...
Dutch Baby is a dish worth trying for a holiday brunch
By Kathryn McLean Have you ever had a Dutch Baby? (It’s also called a German pancake.) Dutch Baby is like a cross between a giant pancake and a cream-free quiche. It’s sort of the...
Crafty secretary helps CCRA meetings run smoothly
By Kathy McGrath When you enter Laurie MacIsaac’s house, it’s apparent that she loves to craft things. Her home is adorned with lovely paintings, folk art and quilts, creating a warm, friendly environment. Laurie...
Who let the dogs out? Furry friends abound in Centennial
By Kathy McGrath Last March I wrote about my first few weeks as the owner of a bouncing little Corgi pup named Wendel. Back then, life was a blur of vet visits, house training...
Muffins are a perfect snack as the weather gets cooler
By Kathryn McLean The weather at this time of year is usually chilly and damp: the wind picks up and the temperature drops. November’s cool weather calls for warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and...
Art can be everywhere!
By Denise Bacon The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as the old saying goes, and artistic genes find their way through generations. This is the story of long-time Centennial resident Patricia Harris...
Five Little Indians is a vital read for all Canadians
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Book: Five Little Indians Author: Michelle GoodPublisher: Harper Perennial, 2020 Michelle Good’s debut novel, Five Little Indians, chronicles the lives of five Indigenous youth as they “age...
Resident spearheaded the fight to save our Beer Store
By Kathryn Stocks The Beer Store in Centennial Plaza is no longer closing, thanks to the tremendous efforts of Centennial resident Jeanne Laverock. When Jeanne went over to bring her returns back to the...
Preserving and serving the produce of this golden season
ENLARGE IMAGE You can make pickles from almost any vegetable By Kathryn McLean Throughout summer and into the autumn, many of us preserve fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. Fruit jams, crisp pickles, and dried...
An extreme cross-Canada biking vacation
By Wanda Wierzbicki Many of us dream of taking a unique and challenging vacation, but most of the time these remain only dreams. For Radek Szulc, this year was different. Radek, 43, formerly from...
The value of public education in crisis and beyond
By Beyhan Farhadi When the Raptors suspended their game on March 12, 2020, we knew the threat was serious. In the weeks ahead Ontario saw the first of a series of school closures, which...
Minor hockey is returning to Heron Park Arena!
By Mark Campbell It’s been nearly 18 months since the sounds of minor hockey have been heard inside Heron Park arena. Despite evidence of a fourth wave of COVID-19, the West Hill Golden Hawks...
Gardens at Mowat are undergoing a marvelous makeover
By Karen Heisz If you have walked along the front of Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiaterecently, you should have noticed some substantial changes to the large garden and the main entrance garden. Members of the...
Grilled toast is the perfect vehicle for fresh produce
By Kathryn McLean Whether you have a tomato from your neighbour’s garden, a basket of local tomatoes from a farmer’s market, or simply a ripe tomato on the counter from your last trip to...
Last call for Centennial’s Beer Store
By Kathryn Stocks The Beer Store at the Port Union and Lawrence plaza will be closing on September 12 and many people in the neighbourhood were sad to hear this news. Jeanne Laverock posted...
Add these Toronto authors to your summer reading list
Book Reviews Book Review by Julie Kish Staying local this summer could also include readingbooks by authors who are close to home. I’ve picked new and classic books by Toronto authors for this summer...
Jazz up your ice cream as we head into summer
By Kathryn McLean It’s June and summer is almost here. I’m welcoming the longer, warmer days, glad that many flowers and trees are blooming, and so excited that my early-planted seeds are now plants...
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