March 5, 2026
Regimental day kick-starts milestone year for St. Andrew’s College
The rich heritage of St. Andrew’s College was on full display on Saturday as the independent school hosted the 48th Highlanders of Canada for their ...
Shayne Smith and Paul Rosen are star attractions at Sport Aurora’s second ParaSport Event at SARC
The dynamic presence and inspirational messages of Shayne Smith and Paul Rosen were at the heart of Sport Aurora’s second ParaSport Event at SARC on ...
Art from the Heart connects caregivers and loved ones through creativity
The onset of cognitive challenges can lead to a shift in dynamics between those receiving a diagnosis and the loved ones caring for them, but ...
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Victoria Hall to receive new lease on life following approval of reno budget
Historic Victoria Hall will receive a significant overhaul to preserve it for future generations after Council approved a contentious renovation plan on a vote of ...
Victoria Hall should remain a community space, say residents
The future use of Victoria Hall in the face of significant renovations has not yet been determined, but the venerable heritage building in Aurora’s downtown ...
Councillor raises concerns over process, transparency in Victoria Hall debate
Ward 5 Councillor John Gallo has raised concerns regarding transparency and process in the discussions that led to Council’s approval of a plan to renovate ...
Sport Aurora honours local excellence at Leisure Complex
Athletes, coaches, builders and volunteers who have contributed countless hours to Aurora’s sporting community are being publicly celebrated by Sport Aurora once again – this ...
Eco Guardian aims to re-shore manufacturing locally with help from Province
Eco Guardian has been making paper-based products for more than 20 years and as they aim to have their Aurora plant up and running by ...
Wristbands on sale now for annual Easterpalooza Celebration
Spring is just around the corner and the Town of Aurora is putting the finishing touches on one of its signature events of the season ...
Walking the Sweetgrass Road: Sweet Water Reflections
By Kim WheatleyTraditional Anishinaabe Grandmother As we approach the oncoming season of spring, many of us will be engaged in a beloved winter activity called ...
Revived Aurora Winter Blues Festival looks to 2027 and building on legacy
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Regimental day kick-starts milestone year for St. Andrew’s College
The rich heritage of St. Andrew’s College was on full display on Saturday as the independent school hosted the 48th Highlanders of Canada for their ...
Art from the Heart connects caregivers and loved ones through creativity
The onset of cognitive challenges can lead to a shift in dynamics between those receiving a diagnosis and the loved ones caring for them, but ...
Sports
Martone, Pak, Lewington, Van Berkel, and Hicks lead Junior Panthers to 4-0 win over Toronto Aeros
Audrey Martone, Abby Pak, Ellie Lewington, and Annabella Van Berkel scored one goal each to lead the Central York Panthers to a tidy 4-0 win ...
Hodgins makes 86 saves in Junior Tigers’ two-game home-and-home sweep of Buzzers
Tigers win five of eight under new Head Coach James Thomson to complete their ‘25-26 OJHL season
Shayne Smith and Paul Rosen are star attractions at Sport Aurora’s second ParaSport Event at SARC
The dynamic presence and inspirational messages of Shayne Smith and Paul Rosen were at the heart of Sport Aurora’s second ParaSport Event at SARC on ...
Junior Panthers’ late-season slump continues with narrow losses to Whitby and Toronto Leaside
The sixth-place U22 Central York Panthers (26-15-0) have hit a rare rough patch in their otherwise fine OWHL season. For the first time in 2025-26, ...
Mourning in the Morning – Canada settles for Silver in 2 – 1 OT loss to USA
The Gold Medal Watch Party at Wicked Eats was the place to be on Sunday morning, if you wanted to enjoy the marquee event of ...
Crawford’s hat trick triggers Tigers to 8-2 thrashing of North York Rangers
Cole Crawford fired three goals and added one assist to lead the resurgent Aurora Tigers to an impressive 8-2 win over the North York Rangers ...
15U Panthers edge Utah Lady Grizzlies 2-1 in opening game of 27th annual Silver Stick Tournament
Karys Dysart and Paige Gallant scored one goal each to lead the 15U Central York Panthers to a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Utah Lady ...
Junior Tigers drop 7-2 decision to persistent Panthers
Thomas Leone and Gianfranco Rosella tallied a goal each for the Junior Tigers, but the Pickering Panthers used a pair of productive periods to defeat ...
St. Andrew’s College Saints capture silver in 42nd Annual MacPherson Hockey Tournament
The SAC Saints’ drive for a three-peat stalled on Sunday afternoon at the 42nd Annual MacPherson Tournament. The Saints, who finished first in the Hamilton ...
Shaolin kickboxer Ron Piklas preparing for World Junior Wushu Sanda Championships in Tianjin, China
Ron Piklas had many reasons to celebrate on Saturday afternoon when we met at Shaolin Martial Arts with his coaching staff The Dr. G.W. Williams ...
Arts & Culture
Revived Aurora Winter Blues Festival looks to 2027 and building on legacy
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Aurora’s history in the spotlight for Heritage Week in February
Driving past Yonge and Wellington, east on Wellington, heading to the 404, I find myself zoned out, thinking about which child needs to be driven ...
Cultural Centre, Music Aurora launch countdown to Aurora Winter Blues Fest
Music was in the air at Slabtown Armoury on Wednesday night as the Aurora Cultural Centre kick-started the countdown to the 2026 Aurora Winter Blues ...
Future grads train their creative eyes on the world ahead of Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Art
It can be a rough world out there, and we need a lot more joy in our lives. This is the view of Claire Thorne, ...
Belly dancing and belly laughs in store for Aurora Town Square this winter
Aurora Town Square is hitting the ground running this year with winter activities tailored for belly dancing and belly laughs. Programming kicked off in earnest ...
Societal change on full display at Revolution Now exhibit in Aurora
The more Ava Dedier learns about her roots and her culture, the more complete she feels as a person. The Markham-raised artist knew a fair ...
Education workshops will continue legacy of Aurora Winter Blues Festival
When Music Aurora decided to take the Aurora Winter Blues Festival to the next level, they did so with the community in mind, supporting up-and-coming ...
Shadowpath recognized for bringing arts, culture to unexpected locations
Beauty can be found all around us, and sometimes even in the most unexpected of places – but sometimes it also needs a creative eye ...
Aurora set for musical revival as Winter Blues Festival returns to community
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Gifting ceremony was “healing” experience for Indigenous Artist
A healing journey came full circle at the Aurora Cultural Centre recently as Indigenous artist Sharon Rigby brought the curtain down on her first solo ...
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