November 2013 Archive
Guild anticipates sold out crowd for fourth Empty Bowls event
By Brock Weir If you’re looking for extra tickets for the popular Empty Bowls, an annual lunch and dinner event hosted by the Pine Tree ...
Tigers defeat Stouffville and Lindsay, keeping top standing
he Aurora Tigers continue to chug along after collecting two more wins last week. This time, the Tigers made victims of the Stouffville Spirit and the Lindsay Muskies to help...
Moffitt achieves “elite” weightlifting class at Worlds
Auroran powerlifter Jordan Moffitt’s hard work and determination has put him exactly where he wanted to be after gaining elite status at...
Replaced cell tower will service three providers, but location at issue
Rogers, Bell and Telus will join forces on a new 60 metre cell tower in east Aurora, removing and replacing an existing tower near St. John’s Sideroad and Bayview Avenue, but some question whether it is the right location.
Entrepreneurs share highs, lows, and giving back at Conference
It’s not easy staying both resilient and ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing business landscape, but many local companies in York Region have done just that – finding their own unique ways to stay relevant, profitable and involved.
Keeping the flame burning for human rights victims, one letter at a time
Amnesty International’s symbol of a candle wrapped in barbed wire has become synonymous over the years in efforts to underscore human rights abuses around the world. Local activists will be keepers of the flame in special events held around International Human Rights Day.
Solar power hub takes a hit after provincial delay
After plans to turn the roof of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) into a hub for solar power generation were nixed by the Province, Aurora is set to take another crack at making the plan a reality.
Aurora could launch “clear bag” program
Ditch your black and green garbage bags, clear bags might soon be the way forward in Aurora – meaning it might be harder for you to covertly (and improperly) get rid of dead batteries and excess paint.
Unleash your inner “Griswold” and light up Aurora
By Brock Weir If you’ve ever settled into National Lampoons’ Christmas Vacation and taken inspiration from the light extravaganza Clark Griswold installs on his house, ...
Rangers campaign comes full circle
“A Day In The Life of a Soldier”, a year-long fundraising campaign led to build awareness of the Queen’s York Rangers and support their Regimental Assistance Fund began in March with breakfast featuring a moving speech by Julia Walkley Sherman on what war is like for a mother. Her son, Cpl. Graeme Sherman returned the favour Thursday.
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