Doug Steele named Aurora’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

At a time when food insecurity has left so many wondering where to turn, Doug Steele has been a difference-maker. The former Executive Director of Welcoming Arms, an ecumenical organization founded to help local community members make ends meet and ...

Aurora honours its unsung “roots” at Community Recognition Awards

Community builders who often avoid the spotlight were in the limelight at Aurora Town Square on Monday night as the Town of Aurora hosted the ...

Tim Jones awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Town

Former Aurora mayor Tim Jones has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Town he has served for the better part of 50 ...

Victoria Hall area residents push back against commercial use of historic building

Aurora residents pushed back against a potential commercial future for historic Victoria Hall last week.

New addition planned for Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School

As the new Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School building on Bayview Avenue and Spring Farm nears the end of its first academic year, it’s already ...

Lions Club gearing up to go to the dogs ahead of weekend fundraising walk

Walk for Dog Guides helps Canadians in need

Generations of area family impacted, supported by Alzheimer Society

De Farias named Honourary Family for Saturday’s Walk for Alzheimers

Parking worries, SARC access still concerns surrounding Wellington Street proposal

Plans for a housing development on Wellington Street East, just a stone’s throw from the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, are set to be discussed at ...

Local youth leaders aim to engage community with Teen Beach Party

Despite the unseasonably cool weather, beach season is just around the corner, and local youth are looking to make the most of it. Aurora’s Youth ...

Unearthed showcases abstract inspiration found in the natural world

Artist Jing Fu has always found inspiration in nature. The Shanghai-born Canadian artist recently felt her creativity flowing when she pieced together and painted discarded ...

YRP launches Drone as First Responder Program

A drone could be first on the scene at emergencies across the community as the York Regional Police launch a new program. The Drone as ...

Aurora honours its unsung “roots” at Community Recognition Awards

Community builders who often avoid the spotlight were in the limelight at Aurora Town Square on Monday night as the Town of Aurora hosted the ...

Tim Jones awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Town

Former Aurora mayor Tim Jones has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Town he has served for the better part of 50 ...

Victoria Hall area residents push back against commercial use of historic building

Aurora residents pushed back against a potential commercial future for historic Victoria Hall last week.

Aurora’s Charisma Toupin wins Gold Medal at Karate Canada National Championships in Alberta

Aurora resident Charisma Toupin captured the gold medal in Cadets Female Kata at the Karate Canada National Championships last week in Edmonton, AB. Toupin, representing ...

Stouffville Spirit defender and Aurora resident Nate Windle commits to Royal Military College Paladins

Aurora resident and Stouffville Spirit defenseman Nate Windle confirmed his commitment to the OUA Royal Military College Paladins on Friday afternoon. Windle, who played two ...

Local sports heroes Johnston, Thomas, and D’Andrea shine in soccer, hockey, and karate

What a week for achievements by local athletes on the soccer pitch, hockey rink, and karate mat. Aurora-raised international soccer player Alistair Johnston celebrated his ...

Aurora Lawn Bowling Club’s Open House and Sport Aurora’s All Sport/One Day ready to roll at McMahon Park

In addition to lauding the achievements by Johnston, Thomas, and D’Andrea, local residents can look forward to two annual events that warm the cockles of ...

World Champion Grace Wong inspires teens and tweens at Aurora Youth Week Table Tennis workshop

Aurora Sports Hall of Famer and World Champion Grace Wong led a group of aspiring table tennis players through skills-building activities at The Loft in ...

ASC wins Canada Soccer’s prestigious “Canada Soccer Organisation of Distinction Award”

Ontario Soccer Regional Director and Canada Soccer representative Jacques Konig presented the Canada Soccer Organisation of Distinction Award to President Martin Ambrose on Thursday night ...

Veteran York-Simcoe Express Coach Ilir Mehmeti becomes Bench Boss of Aurora’s Junior Tigers

It’s been said by many commentators that the only constant in the twenty-first century is change. The Aurora Tigers’ new Head Coach Ilir Mehmeti embraced ...

U22 Panthers close “gritty” season with “heartbreaking” fourth-place finish at Provincials

The U22 Central York Panthers closed their 2025-26 season with six inspirational efforts at the Provincial AA playoffs last weekend in Mississauga. All six of ...

U22 Panthers close “gritty” season with “heartbreaking” fourth-place finish at Provincials

The U22 Central York Panthers closed their 2025-26 season with six inspirational efforts at the Provincial AA playoffs last weekend in Mississauga. All six of ...

Aurora FC U15 Girls celebrated at Council after winning Provincial title

The Aurora Football Club’s U15 Soccer Team was celebrated by Mayor and Council last week after taking the Provincial title in indoor soccer in March. ...

Unearthed showcases abstract inspiration found in the natural world

Artist Jing Fu has always found inspiration in nature. The Shanghai-born Canadian artist recently felt her creativity flowing when she pieced together and painted discarded ...

Winter Artist-in-Residence shines light on Jamaican roots through In a Friendly Sky

Brandon Baghaee spent the last few months behind the yellow-brick walls of the Aurora Cultural Centre exploring his Jamaican roots as the Centre’s Winter Artist-in-Residence. ...

Artists of all ages show their Pride through art ahead of Festival

Local artists of all ages have pooled their time and talents to showcase community inclusivity and individual identity ahead of the second annual Aurora Pride ...

Knitting, Happiness and Heritage on tap at Town Square ahead of Pride Fest

Looking for a little Happiness as we settle into spring? Head over to Aurora Town Square now through May for opportunities to get moving, learn, ...

Library chosen for Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie program

The Aurora Public Library and its patrons will have plenty of reasons to smile this month as they partner with local Tim Hortons restaurants on ...

Porchlight Arts aims to amplify arts, create “homegrown cultural experiences”

Creativity, culture and connection are what make a community feel alive, and this is the driving force behind Porchlight Arts, a new group of community ...

“Where You Are” brings relatable family drama to Theatre Aurora stage

No matter where you come from, your economic circumstances, or where you happen to be on your own life’s journey right now, many of the ...

Theatre Aurora’s Where You Are: A Review

Theatre Aurora’s latest production is the warm Ontario comedy “Where You Are”. Written by playwright Kristen Da Silva, it tells the story of sisters Glenda ...

“Take the music into your heart so you have it forever”

Iconic Sharon, Lois and Bram singer set to bring songs, stories, memories to Aurora

Aurora Town Square comes to life this month with bursts of colour, nostalgia

Town of Aurora's second-annual Holi festival is set for this Sunday, March 15, at Aurora Town Square.

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