August 4, 2022
Emancipation Day commemorated by community, leaders
Diversity does not mean simply checking a box; it should be felt deeply, held and valued by all Canadians. This was the message delivered to ...
Family-friendly activities return to Aurora’s Movies in the Park series
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own comic strip, or even more about some of the arts and crafts traditions of ...
AAA 14U Aurora-King Jays crowned champions in Barrie
The Aurora-King Jays 14U AAA defeated Mississauga North 7-3 to be crowned Barrie Baseball Tournament Champions. The tournament, which took place between July 15-17, saw ...
More News
Economic value of trees, parks and nature to be calculated
Can you put a price on a tree? Sure, there’s a cost to buying a sapling for your property, and there’s a cost to get ...
Hybrid work models to be examined at Town Hall this fall
The global pandemic has changed the way many of us work – and municipal services are no exception. Potential hybrid work models for Town Staff ...
Hybrid work models to be examined at Town Hall this fall
The global pandemic has changed the way many of us work – and municipal services are no exception. Potential hybrid work models for Town Staff ...
Backwards & Forwards showcases art and neurodiversity through porcupine quills
For some people, a porcupine quill might be something to back away from, but for Indigenous artist Vanessa Dion Fletcher, they are integral pieces to ...
Emancipation Day commemorated by community, leaders
Diversity does not mean simply checking a box; it should be felt deeply, held and valued by all Canadians. This was the message delivered to ...
Family-friendly activities return to Aurora’s Movies in the Park series
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your own comic strip, or even more about some of the arts and crafts traditions of ...
AAA 14U Aurora-King Jays crowned champions in Barrie
The Aurora-King Jays 14U AAA defeated Mississauga North 7-3 to be crowned Barrie Baseball Tournament Champions. The tournament, which took place between July 15-17, saw ...
Couple to mark special day with special trek benefiting Food Pantry
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Royal Rose Gallery extends support for Abuse Hurts
Aurora women will be able to extend their fashion dollar while supporting women and children fleeing abuse into the future, thanks to an ongoing partnership ...
Passion for sciences help St. Max grad score impressive 99.17% average
As he prepares to leave Aurora to pursue his dream of being a doctor, St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School graduate Nathan Lai left his ...
Sports
Area resident chosen for second Commonwealth Games as part of Team Canada
Co-owner of Core Solutions Physiotherapy and Wellness located in both Caledon East and Schomberg, Andrea Prieur is currently in England for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth ...
Top eight teams head into NDBL Senior playoffs
The North Dufferin Baseball League Senior division has wrapped up the final games in its 2022 regular season, meaning the final standings are now in ...
Former Aurora resident, set to fulfill 22-year dream
Vicky McGrath began running in the mid 90s. She began a personal journey of her own, with a goal of managing her weight. She joined ...
Aurora King Baseball Association tournament a step forward for local sport tourism
Fourteen out-of-town teams from as far away as Sudbury, ON, joined two local 10U baseball teams this month to compete in the Aurora King Baseball ...
Local golfer qualifies for National Championship
Aurora’s Angelina Chang smashed the MJT Girls 8U qualifier at Sawmill Golf Course on July 3, receiving an invitation to the MJT Mini Tour National ...
Forge FC defeat York United 2-0
Tass Mourdoukoutas’ own goal and Woobens Pacius’ 77-minute goal proved to be the difference as Forge FC defeated York United 2-0 Friday night. Under the ...
St. Andrew’s College hockey players drafted into the NHL
St. Andrew’s College saw two players from their first team taken in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft last week. Defenceman Matthew Morden was selected in ...
14U Barbarians take home first-place at Fletchers Field
The 14U Aurora Barbarians took home first place in their division at the Great North 7’s held at Fletchers Field in Markham this past Saturday. ...
AKBA set to host 10U baseball tournament this weekend
Supported by Sport Aurora’s Concierge Program, the Aurora-King Baseball Association is set to host another incredible tournament this upcoming weekend. A total of 16 teams ...
Aurora-King Jays win 14U tournament
The Aurora-King Jays emerged victorious in the 2022 Mississauga Majors 14U AAA tournament last month. The Jays took down the Vaughan Vikings 5-2 in the ...
Arts & Culture
Great APL Cookbook serves up tasty treats with a dash of literary love
“If you could invite three people to dinner, living and dead, who would it be?” We’ve often been asked this philosophical question, with the answers ...
Portraits of Giving honours community builders, looks to the future
For 13 years, Portraits of Giving has honoured through art the persons – adults, seniors and youth – who have given of themselves to make ...
Concerts in the Park opens 25th season July 6
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Olivia Varma is Aurora’s 2022 Teen Idol
Win capped inaugural Aurora Performing Arts Festival at Town Park.
York Region resident shines in AMI’s “Breaking Character”
A King native is using his talents to spread awareness. And he doesn’t mind if you laugh at him. AMI’s Breaking Character explores disability representation ...
Theatre Aurora’s “Lonely Planet” helps actors grapple with challenging times – on stage and off
Over the course of COVID-19, York Region teacher Chris Cluff saw his world close around him. Remote learning paused face-to-face interaction with his students, COVID ...
TA’s Lonely Planet: A Review
After a pandemic-induced winter shutdown, live productions are back at Theatre Aurora starting with “Lonely Planet”. The play by Steven Dietz tells the story of ...
Aurora Film Circuit lifts the curtain on new in-person season
Local film-lovers rejoice as the Aurora Film Circuit returns to in-person screenings next month. The Aurora Film Circuit (AFC), is a non-profit organization which brings ...
Aurora Art Show & Sale returns for 58th year
The 58th Aurora Art Show & Sale will take place at Town Hall on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1.
Find out why Ontario is “A Place to Grow” at Hillary House
Hillary House National Historic Site has been a green oasis in Aurora’s downtown core for generations, but a new travelling exhibition which recently opened at ...
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