June 18, 2026
Aurora Teen Idol eager to share “passion” for performing arts
Scarlett Lau has long had a passion for the performing arts – and she will be able to share that passion with more people than ...
Music, milestones and history on tap as Canada Day approaches
Spoons set to headline Dance in the Park
Ward 2 Councillor Gilliland will not seek third Council term
Serving Aurora has been one of the greatest honours of Ward 2 Councillor Rachel Gilliland’s life, she says, but her time at the Council table ...
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Three candidates step forward to represent Ward 5 in municipal election
Aurora’s Ward 5 will have a new Councillor this fall as incumbent John Gallo seeks the Town’s top job, and the race is now on ...
Six charged following Wellington Street homicide
Six individuals are facing second-degree murder charges following the death of a 55-year-old man at a home on Wellington Street near Walton Drive on June ...
Massage therapist charged with sexual assault after Aurora, Newmarket investigation
A 52-year-old massage therapist is facing two sexual assault charges following a York Regional Police investigation in Aurora and Newmarket. Charged is Augusto Oliveira Cunha, ...
Local Chambers of Commerce honour Top 40 Under 40 in business
It was an evening of celebration for the local business community on Thursday night as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Central York Chamber ...
Commercial properties could see new Stormwater rates based on run-off levels
New rules could be a win for environment, taxpayers: municipal staff
Aurora looking to stockpile winter salt following last year’s shortage
It might still be spring, but the Town of Aurora is looking to stockpile road salt now before the winter ahead after last season’s shortages. ...
Council’s authority to be limited during “lame duck” election period
As the October municipal election fast approaches, local lawmakers will look at how the powers of elected members will be limited during the so-called “lame ...
Watch Party attendees witness history in Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Aurora Teen Idol eager to share “passion” for performing arts
Scarlett Lau has long had a passion for the performing arts – and she will be able to share that passion with more people than ...
Music, milestones and history on tap as Canada Day approaches
Spoons set to headline Dance in the Park
Sports
Sport Aurora’s Annual Spring All-Sport/One Day event inspires youngsters to try eight new sports
In optimal mid-June conditions, Sport Aurora presented its Annual Spring All-Sport/One Day event on Saturday at McMahon Park. Participants between the ages of 6-18 availed ...
Watch Party attendees witness history in Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Catch the excitement of World Cup at local viewing parties
The world is set to descend on the Greater Toronto Area this week for the FIFA World Cup, and while tickets to Canadian games are ...
SAS Cygnet Noelle Simpson wins CISSA gold in javelin, anchors 100M relay team to silver, and captures two silvers in hurdles
Tri-sport student-athlete Noelle Simpson is completing a spectacular sophomore year at St. Anne’s School. The talented basketball, volleyball, and track athlete—who plays the harp and ...
Steady stream of dignitaries and enthusiasts enjoy Open House festivities at the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club
Twenty-four members of the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club greeted a steady stream of visitors and dignitaries to the venerable club’s immaculate bowling green during Open ...
SAC Saint grad Jack Pridham wins Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers
What a wild forty-eight hours it’s been for former St. Andrew’s College hockey star Jack Pridham. The high-scoring SAC Saint forward, who has lit up ...
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 ...
Arts & Culture
Who needs to Rush to the City? Town unveils generation-spanning Concerts in the Park Summer Series
If you weren’t able to snag a ticket to Rush’s sold-out Toronto concert dates this summer, Aurora is offering the next best thing as part ...
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
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