November 30, 2023
Long-time Fire Chief Ian Laing dies
Central York Fire Services has announced the death of long-time Fire Chief Ian Laing. In a statement issued by the Fire Service on Thursday morning, the CYFS said Laing died peacefully in his sleep overnight. Laing had served as Chief ...
Marquee Theatrical Productions marks 20 years of fostering young talent
Joseph of Technicolor Dream Coat fame had more than his fair share of patches on the garment so well-known theatre-goers – but the sum total ...
Aurora trustee Crowe takes the helm of the York Catholic District School Board
Elizabeth Crowe is back at the helm of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) after being appointed Chair last week. Crowe, who serves as ...
Tigers pull off blockbuster mid-season trade that delivers immediate dividends in 2-1 win over Markham
On Friday, October 27, the Aurora Tigers started down a rabbit hole with a 7-1 home-ice loss to the Markham Royals. Team owner Jim Thomson ...
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Break the Silence, Step in To My Shoes event underscores reality of gender-based violence
The stark and tragic reality of gender-based violence was underscored locally this month as Yellow Brick House partnered with St. Andrew’s College and St. Anne’s ...
Safety concerns expressed to Council amid calls for peace in Middle East
When Shaheen Moledina first moved to Aurora with her family, she said it felt like a scene on a Hallmark Card. But recent events in ...
Community Reflection Space could be gathering spot for Truth & Reconciliation
A community reflection space could become a focal point for Aurora’s Truth & Reconciliation journey. Sitting at the Committee level last week, Council was asked ...
Community Grants provide funding to individuals and community groups serving Aurora
If you’re an individual or organization serving Aurora and looking for some money to make the magic happen, consider applying for a Community Partnership Grant. ...
Fun challenges will help families, homes go green this holiday season
Christmas trees and holly aren’t the only ways you can incorporate a bit of green into your festivities this holiday season – a few simple ...
Windborne brings traditional harmonies, international influences to Cultural Centre
The Aurora Cultural Centre is now in the second phase of its Voices of the World performing arts season, and these voices will come to ...
Silver Stars present A Tribute to Christmas: A Review
Magic! Pure Magic! Actually, a little “Christmas Magic!” That’s the feeling one gets when they take in the Aurora Seniors’ Centre theatre troupe, The Silver ...
Aurora trustee Crowe takes the helm of the York Catholic District School Board
Elizabeth Crowe is back at the helm of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) after being appointed Chair last week. Crowe, who serves as ...
Marquee Theatrical Productions marks 20 years of fostering young talent
Joseph of Technicolor Dream Coat fame had more than his fair share of patches on the garment so well-known theatre-goers – but the sum total ...
Long-time Fire Chief Ian Laing dies
Central York Fire Services has announced the death of long-time Fire Chief Ian Laing. In a statement issued by the Fire Service on Thursday morning, ...
Sports
18U Titans Pitcher/Infielder Luc Gelinas commits to the Saint Xavier University Cougars
Aurora resident and 18U Titans pitcher/infielder Luc Gelinas committed last week to the Saint Xavier University Cougars in Chicago, Illinois. The graduate of St. Maximilian ...
Overview of the Tigers-Junior Canadiens Six-Player Trade
The Tigers traded away OJHL veterans Lopes and Lindsay—both born in 2003—for 2006 rookie forward Josh Frenette (4 assists for JRC) and 2006 rookie defenseman ...
Tigers pull off blockbuster mid-season trade that delivers immediate dividends in 2-1 win over Markham
On Friday, October 27, the Aurora Tigers started down a rabbit hole with a 7-1 home-ice loss to the Markham Royals. Team owner Jim Thomson ...
Aurora Tigers halt losing streak with gritty double-overtime 2-2 Tie with Lindsay Muskies
The Aurora Tigers have experienced tough times of late, but they played their best game in weeks on Saturday night at the ACC. The Tigers ...
16th Annual Central York Panther Pride House League tournament welcomes 60 teams from across Ontario
The Opening Ceremonies of the 16th Annual Central York Panther Pride House League Tournament were held at the Magna Centre in Newmarket on Friday morning. ...
Tigers’ Ryan Evenhuis selected to Team Canada East All-Star tourney, but winless streak reaches five with weekend losses
The good news out of the ACC this weekend: Tigers’ leading scorer Ryan Evenhuis was selected to one of the two OJHL All-Star Squads to ...
Sport Aurora’s 13th annual recognition ceremony honours 23 volunteers
Veteran Emcee Stephen Forsey convened over 125 guests at Aw, Shucks on Sunday morning for Sport Aurora’s 13th Annual Recognition Ceremony to honor 23 volunteers ...
Titans Baseball Club’s charity campaign raises $3,690 and counting for Movember Foundation
Aurora’s 18U Titan Owen Norris is named Charity Game MVP with 3 Hits and 4 RBI
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 honoured at gala
One of Aurora’s most prominent evenings of the year is the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and last Thursday’s gala was no exception. The ...
Tigers get swept 3-0 and 9-3 in weekend series versus Toronto and Trenton after the firing of Head Coach Greg Johnston
Conventional wisdom tells us “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” For the Aurora Tigers, it got dark on Friday night when they dropped a 3-0 ...
Arts & Culture
Marquee Theatrical Productions marks 20 years of fostering young talent
Joseph of Technicolor Dream Coat fame had more than his fair share of patches on the garment so well-known theatre-goers – but the sum total ...
Juno Award-winning Sealy bringing Jazz to Trinity next week
Toronto-based Canadian Jazz icon Joe Sealy and collaborator Paul Novotny will help open the Aurora Cultural Centre’s fall performing arts season next week with a ...
Comic creation to woodcarving, Cultural Centre’s fall education programs offer something for everyone
Whether it’s comics for the kids or woodcarvings simple or elaborate, if you’re learning to pick up a new artistic skill this fall, the Aurora ...
Theatre Aurora explores human connections in season of favourites
Canada’s most prominent literary heroine and Agatha Christie’s most prominent sleuth might not have much in common, but the stories surrounding them tell important tales ...
“Oowatanite” it was with April Wine in Machell Park at Ribfest 2023
A Review by Jim Stewart Thousands of classic rock fans filled Machell Park on Saturday night to enjoy the latest incarnation of April Wine. Marc ...
Cultural Centre’s fall visual arts season kicks off with the Hindu-Canadian experience
Art can say far more than mere words about the human experience, and the Hindu-Canadian experience is set to come into the spotlight this fall ...
Suzie McNeil and The Chain Reaction deliver masterful Motown medleys and dynamic pop standards at Town Park
Canadian pop singer-rocker Suzie McNeil—backed by seven-piece ensemble The Chain Reaction– treated Town Park attendees to a dynamic performance on Wednesday night. McNeil’s vocal versatility ...
Smiles Across Borders helps students connect through the written word
The written word has always had a power to inspire, but letter-writing in recent years has become something of a lost art. Now, however, Aurora ...
One Book One Aurora gets cooking with community partnerships, opportunities
This past winter, the Aurora Public Library announced Sheila Murray’s novel, Finding Edward, as this year’s selection for One Book One Aurora 2023, an initiative ...
Ella and Alora and the Secret Drain is new children’s book by local author O’Dwyer
Do you ever wonder where water goes when it passes through a drain? A sewer, perhaps? A stormwater management pond? Maybe. But take a second ...
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