October 2014 Archive

Neighbourhood Network’s food drive returns Saturday

According to Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Count Survey, in 2013 over 833,000 people across Canada turned to local food banks for support, with almost 376,000 ...

Aurora needs “progressive” action on ward system

(Re: Ward system would be “counterintuitive” to Aurora’s small-town feel. October 15, 2014) We read Mr. Wride’s comments as to why a ward system for ...

Jazz Fest organizers give thanks to friends and sponsors

The 2014 Newmarket jazz+ Festival wishes to thank you for helping us create another successful festival showcasing local talented musicians and artists. It takes a ...

Too many ways to pick eight Councillors, says ward supporter

(Re: Inside Aurora, October 23, 2014) Nicely said, and a great reminder. Even more so, once you consider that the combinations (up to 8 of ...

Tigers take Battle of Yonge Street, continuing 11-game winning streak

It was a long week for the Junior A Aurora Tigers, but one that cemented their position as one of the top contenders in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. They made the short trip to Newmarket last Thursday...

Sports Hall of Fame inductee Peter Miller “had his hands in everything”

While Peter Miller may not be present to accept his induction into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame (ASHoF) next Wednesday, it’s clear that his legacy in Aurora sports will keep his memory strong.

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame receives Charter Cornerstone donation from PACE

In the first year of operation, the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame Board of Governors initiated a Charter Cornerstone Campaign to help fund the development ...

Holiday Home Tour promises to be bigger than ever on 10th anniversary

For a school that has a nearly 175-year foundation in Quaker education, a decade might just be a blip in Pickering College’s history. But a lot can happen in 10 short years, as organizers behind the annual Pickering College Holiday Home Tour can attest.

Sounds of Africa to ring out at Trinity next Saturday

The Sounds of Africa are set to ring out from the halls of Trinity Anglican Church next Saturday, November 8. These sounds, however, go beyond the traditional ...

Restaurants are a way of life for new owners of Jonathan’s

After spending the majority of his 23 years working in the restaurant business, Thir Nava began charting a new course, studying accounting at Ryerson University – but when a good opportunity presents itself, you have to know when to recognize it, he says.

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