October 17, 2019

Liberal leader blitzes Aurora’s ridings in final stretch of campaign

Hundreds of Liberal supporters took time out of their Thanksgiving Sunday to welcome Liberal leader Justin Trudeau to Aurora’s two Federal ridings in the home stretch of the 2019 Federal Election campaign.

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill candidates make final pitches at Library meeting

Five of the six candidates vying to be Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill’s next representative in Ottawa stood before...

Newmarket-Aurora candidates speak directly to voters at Library

All seven candidates vying to be Newmarket-Aurora’s next representative in Ottawa stood before a packed house at the Aurora Public Library on ...

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Liberal Tony Van Bynen pushes for housing affordability and business growth

Newmarket-Aurora Votes 2019

Conservative Lois Brown looks to regain community’s support

Newmarket-Aurora Votes 2019

Housing, environment top priorities for NDP’s Yvonne Kelly

Newmarket-Aurora Votes 2019

Walter Bauer wants to turn Aurora’s north riding Green

Newmarket-Aurora Votes 2019

Leona Alleslev seeks mandate as Conservative MP

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Votes 2019

Liberal Leah Taylor Roy wants to continue making difference in community

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Votes 2019

Climate change spurred NDP’s Aaron Brown to take action

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Votes 2019

Leadership is the watchword for Green Party’s Tim Flemming

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Votes 2019

Students press Newmarket-Aurora candidates on climate change, taxes

They came with questions that mattered to them, and Newmarket-Aurora’s Federal candidates came to face students this month at a youth-led all-candidates debate hosted by Pickering College.

Dancing with the Stars raises more than $80,000 (and counting) for Easter Seals kids

Funds will help send children to camp, and purchase necessary equipment for kids and teens with mobility challenges.

Sports

Tigers score first win of the season

That sound emanating from the Tiger’s den is not yet a roar, but more a sigh of relief.

Toronto Marlies returning to Newmarket this weekend

By Jake Courtepatte April, 1991: Missing the Calder Cup playoffs for the second straight year, the Newmarket Saints skated out of the Ray Twinney Complex ...

Under-11 AKBA Jays reign as OBA champions

The Under-11 Aurora King Jays are tops in the province. The AA squad took to the fields in Vaughan over Labour Day Weekend for...

Gardners are a family first in Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

By Jake Courtepatte For the Gardners, the game of hockey is a family affair. Drafted eighth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1972 NHL ...

Ko holds off Henderson, victorious at CP Women’s Open

Junior links champions hosted at Magna Golf Club

Young golfers tee off ahead of this week’s CP Women’s Open

Aurora’s future sports stars honoured as Athletes of the Year

Aurora’s brightest student athletes have been recognized by Sport Aurora and the Town for their prowess on the field, on the...

Aurora’s Nusbaum hits the beach at Peru’s Pan Am games

Taking part in his first-ever Pan Am Games opening ceremonies on July 26 in Lima, Peru, Aaron Nusbaum was already three days into competition.

Aurora-King Jays back on top in Newmarket Silver Bat

For just the second time in the tournament’s 44-year history, the Aurora-King Jays are champs at the Newmarket Silver Bat tournament.

Aurora’s Nembhard named to Canada basketball roster

Andrew Nembhard is temporarily trading in his orange and blue for the red and white.

Arts & Culture

Local celebs dust off dancing shoes for annual Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars

Outgoing MP, star baker among those vying for crown at dance-off which has raised hundreds of thousands for charity.

Light Grows the Tree showcases emerging Black creators

By Brock Weir Systemic racism can be found in many places and forms, including violence and exclusion – all to the detriment of everyone in ...

Swift & Bold: Relationship with Queen’s York Rangers subject of film, exhibition

Hillary House Ball: Now in Glorious Black and White

There’s a reason classic films are often presented “in glorious black and white.”

Sweetness in the Belly brought to life at TIFF

Film adaptation of One Book One Aurora 2019 selection by Canadian author Camilla Gibb makes its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday.

Hoedown Showdown finalists named at Town Park

Local country music lovers proved a hardy bunch last week as they braved the rain to see Canada’s next country star move onto the next level.

View from the Pines celebrates 40 years of artistic excellence

Aurora's Pine Tree Potters Guild celebrates milestone 40th anniversary with juried art show now on at the Aurora Cultural Centre.

Local dentist focuses new lens on climate change

Ron Goodlin takes passion for photography and uses it as a medium to spark change and highlight perils of climate change.

Renowned mixologist Bowen creates signature drink for Intercultural Festival

You may not be able to catch lightning in a bottle, but you’ll be able to swish Aurora in a glass next month at the inaugural Intercultural Food & Music Festival courtesy of renowned mixologist Jamaal Bowen.

York University partners with Library on Scholars’ Hub

Aurora’s post-secondary presence is set to get a boost this fall in a new partnership between York University and the Aurora Public Library.