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Outdoor soccer season ends with Stinger Cup tourney

The Aurora Youth Soccer Club held its annual Stinger Cup tournament to mark the end of yet another successful season for its ever growing house league...

Aurora hosts Rugby Cup ahead of qualifiers

International rugby’s magnificent Webb Ellis Cup was on display in Aurora last weekend, as representatives from the International Rugby Board, the North American Caribbean Rugby Association...

Beacon Hall celebrates 25th anniversary with scholarship launch

For many golfers, a good caddy is an essential ingredient to a great round on the links. Indeed, a skilled caddy doesn’t just lug the clubs while golfers take in their lush surroundings...

Community Centre arena to get new roof this fall

The Aurora Community Centre should be good for at least another 40 years after a new roof is installed this fall. Council approved a new metal roof for Arena 1 (ACC1) to the tune of $524,000 this month, which clocked in at more than...

September begins with a sizzle at annual RibFest

As the summer heat gradually gives way to the cooler winds of autumn, some of the hottest events in Aurora are still yet to come.

“Reluctant survivor” is inspiration behind Aurora walk

Debbie Antonio is not your typical survivor. Ms. Antonio has had a clean bill of health for five years after a long battle with ovarian cancer. The plight...

Women set to build Habitat for Humanity house

It’s probably safer to hammer in work boots rather than heels, but Habitat for Humanity York Region likes to live dangerously. At least for one night only.

It’s back to school time for students and volunteers

As school gets back into high gear next week, incoming Grade Nine students and Grade 12s going into the home stretch will be thinking ahead to those 40 hours of community service standing between them and their diploma.

Cardinal Carter swimmer takes on Deaflympics in Bulgaria

Damiano Panetta is no regular 16-year-old. Instead of lounging around and sleeping in, he spends his time at the gym, going for a run and, most importantly...