February 2014 Archive

Tigers head into playoffs with the Battle of Yonge Street

Heading into last week, the Tigers needed to win their final two games in order to be the top team in the OJHL. However, it wasn’t meant to be as they dropped a tough match to Buffalo on Friday night...

Aurora swimmer sets her sights on Olympic glory

At just 13 years old, Lauren Heinburrow is already making a splash in the pool and it’s not going unnoticed. She has only been swimming for four years, but her progress has been astounding.

Big Brothers Big Sisters make big difference through bowling

Skip MacLean knew he had made a connection when he and his young friend, Daniel, were walking and Daniel reached up to take his hand. Being a Big Brother was something...

Human trafficking arrests indicate “larger issue”

After a near-two month investigation labeled “Project Home for Christmas,” York Regional Police Drugs and Vice Unit used a press conference last week to announce details of the initiative that led to the discovery of 31 girls and women who were working at hotels and condos in the area.

Deadlines approaching for 2014 Sport Hall of Fame nominations

It’s a busy time for Sport Aurora as they gear up for the second year of the Aurora Sport Hall of Fame.

Concerns over new heritage district spark information session

Residents in the southeast quadrant of Yonge and Wellington will have the opportunity next week to sound off on plans to convert their neighbourhood into Aurora’s second Heritage Conservation District.

VOTE 2014: Aurora is “better off now than four years ago,” says Dawe launching re-election bid

Mayor Geoffrey Dawe is not going to rest on his laurels. The Mayor officially announced his bid for re-election at Wednesday’s annual Mayor’s Luncheon...

After unsuccessful treatment, St. Joseph parents seek alternative therapy for daughter

Reading reports on how the community came together to honour his seven year old daughter last month warmed the heart of Janusz Nowosad.

Restoration is rewarding for builder honoured with others during Ontario Heritage Week

If builder Antonio Masongsong had to do it all over again, he’d … well, to be perfectly honest, he probably wouldn’t do it all over again, but restoring a heritage workers’ house...

Sports Dome could come under ownership of Town

The Aurora Sports Dome will come under close scrutiny this week as Councillors consider making the first step in bringing the dome under municipal ownership.

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