January 2014 Archive
Letter quoted out of context: Councillor
(Re: Reader won’t forget comment at election time. January 23) As your Councillor and elected representative, fiscal responsibility and respect for the taxpayers’ hard earned ...
SOYRA artists celebrate colour and joy in 2014 showcase
People take bad breakups different ways. Some handle it well, and some don’t. Occasionally tears are shed, items are broken, but sometimes it brings out the best of us. When Jennylind James, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, lived in Dublin, her breakup with her Irish boyfriend, however, embarked on a creative journey which has led her, most recently, to the Aurora Cultural Centre.
York Symphony gets back to nature for season opener
For its first series of concerts in 2014, the York Symphony Orchestra’s Maestro Denis Mastromonaco has chosen music inspired by nature. The concerts will feature ...
Tigers rebound after breaking 8-game winning streak
The Aurora Tigers were served their first loss in eight games last week, but followed up with another big win on Saturday to put them back on the right track.
Atom AE Tigers lauded here at home
The Aurora Atom AE Tigers have had a season to remember and they haven’t even reached the playoffs yet. The team of 17 players began their season with a scorching 13-game unbeaten streak and haven’t looked back, winning tournaments and accolades since.
VOTE 2014: Gaertner wants to fight for Moraine if re-elected this fall
Campaigning for her third term on Council in 2010, Wendy Gaertner wanted to help strengthen Oak Ridges Moraine legislation when it came up for review. Although that is still pending by the end of 2015, she remains firm in her mandate. Councillor Gaertner says she will again seek re-election this year...
Hard work pays off for Lester B’s Eco Team
Students at Lester B. Pearson have made it a mandate to help the environment by reducing waste and helping create awareness. Last week, the school’s eco-team celebrated their hard work throughout the year by holding a paperless and environmental day at the school.
Community Living, neighbours set for OMB fight over bus
Aurora residents will face the Ontario Municipal Board without Council’s help in their fight against Community Living. Residents of Wethersfield Court are squaring off with Community Living York South, which operates a group home on the street for persons living with intellectual challenges.
Toque sales help fight an “invisible problem” in York Region
A toque can be seen as a necessary evil during the winter season, or a beloved symbol of Canadiana, but for Michael Braithwaite of 360 Kids, it symbolises “warm your head, warm your heart.”
Faces of Recovery aim to be faces of hope during awareness week
Over seven years ago, Aurora’s Michelle Scott was a woman in search of answers. She had been living with an eating disorder since her teens, but despite counselling programs couldn’t find just the right person in the community with whom she could share her struggle.
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