The annual commencement ceremony at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. was held on Friday, November 3. This event sees graduates return to the building they spent the previous four years in; it’s a night for ...

Susan delivers the paper to 35 homes on Centennial Rd., just up the street from where she has lived and raised her family for 35 years with her husband Andrew. “This is the most...

Rella Braithwaite: Spreading pride through identity “I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow human being...

Enjoying life in Canada, my new home By Veronica Chavez Almost 10 years ago I came from Ecuador to work as a caregiver. I was very fortunate to be hired by a wonderful Canadian...

Ralph Jeffers – community connector Many volunteers know Ralph as their touchstone with CCRA as he coordinated the delivery of CCRA News, now CCRA Centennial News, for the past seven years. CCRA has benefited...

I came to Canada from Cuba eight years ago. When I landed in Toronto, the panoramic view and the architecture of the place amazed me. I felt like I was in a movie. From...

By Katie Wicik Every so often we come across the rare individual that has the ability to inspire, motivate and instill hope–and Heather Hawley does just that for so many women and their families...

Medal of Bravery presented to local officer A local police officer and West Hill resident has been decorated for bravery by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. Detective Constable...

From Centennial to Boston: a marathon tale Carl Nash took up running in 2010 after turning 40. In April of this year, he was thrilled to complete the Boston Marathon. By Carl Nash I...

Gabi and Maya Morose – Like mother, like daughter! By Jennifer McKelvie In the summer of 2015 Maya Morose organized an “Amazing Race of Kindness” for her twelfth birthday. Maya’s goal was to make...