March 2014 Archive

Parking lot is the “pragmatic” option for Library Square for now

(Re: Politics As Usual – “Failure to Consult”, March 13, 2014) Kudos to Alison Collins-Mrakas for pinpointing that legislation often excludes the public from public ...

Theatre Aurora explores complex memories, closing season with “That Summer”

If someone asked you what you were doing exactly one year ago today, what would you answer? Would you remember what you wore, who you talked to, what you read and what you ate? Would you remember if it was sunny or cloudy?

Gourmet Gringos take Aurora by storm

It’s not every day someone shows up at your door with a truck bearing tacos, but that is just what happened in a number of Aurora locations last week as the Gourmet Gringos came into town.

Author Heather Robertson dies at 72

Canadian writer Heather Robertson passed away last week on her 72nd birthday. The news came as a shock to her family, friends and former neighbors in King who knew her and ...

Tigers battle back against Cougars heading into Game 7

After slamming the Cougars 7 – 2 in game one of their OJHL northeast semifinal series, the Tigers have been brought back down to earth.

Victory over Halton is “cherry on top” of Atom Tigers’ dream season

The Aurora Tigers atom AE rep team has finished off a dream season, defeating Halton Hills in four games to take sole possession of the OMHA atom AE championship title.

Aurora Skating Club puts finishing touches on 60th anniversary “iconic” Ice Show

With spring approaching, the Aurora Skating Club is once again getting ready for special ice show at the Aurora Community Centre on April 5 to mark a special anniversary.

Federal Conservatives select Menegakis as candidate for new Aurora riding

As local political eyes turned to the Provincial scene as Newmarket-Aurora decided its Liberal and PC candidates, another political acclamation, this time at the Federal level, took place under the radar.

Klees passes Progressive Conservative torch to Jane Twinney

Frank Klees has officially passed Newmarket-Aurora’s Progressive Conservative baton to Jane Twinney. Ms. Twinney, who serves as Councillor for Newmarket, was formally acclaimed as the riding’s Progressive Conservative candidate for...

Liberals acclaim Chris Ballard as Provincial candidate

Newmarket-Aurora’s Ontario Liberal banner will be carried by Councillor Chris Ballard in the next provincial election. Councillor Ballard was acclaimed as the riding’s Liberal...

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