March 2015 Archive

BROCK’S BANTER: Lipstick on a…

By Brock Weir A lot of people nowadays seem to hesitate, or stop completely in their tracks, before they finish the above phrase. Up until ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: A night of homelessness

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora “Fear and loneliness are feelings felt nightly by homeless kids. More than a bed, they need to be cared for; ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Setting Priorities

By Mayor Geoff Dawe It has been two months since my last In Good Company column, and much has taken place over that span. Every ...

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman Spring has sprung at last and we can now look forward to the weather warming and the disappearance of the remainder of ...

ASK THE DESIGNER: Finding the Perfect Area Rug

By Jean Bisnaire Niche Decor “I grew up in a home with wall-to-wall broadloom. I moved into a home with beautiful hardwood 2 years ago. ...

Resident doesn’t want politicians questioning, ignoring choice on Council size

I’m not a politician, nor am I interested much in politics. I must tell you though, I read, with interest, Brock Weir’s article in last ...

Member disappointed with revamped Leisure Complex

I, like a lot of members, am very disappointed in the “new” Aurora Family Leisure Complex. Where do I start? I guess with the wrist ...

Liberals weigh in on C-51 coverage

Last week’s article on Bill C-51 implied that Justin Trudeau supports the anti-terror legislation as written. In fact, he has been very vocal on the ...

“Volunteer recycling program” suggested

I would like to suggest to Town Council an inexpensive way to help divert the green bin/blue box contents to their appropriate destinations. To wit: ...

Special Olympics Aurora Bocce ready for first taste of competition

Almost one year in the making, Special Olympics Ontario – Aurora (SOO) is ready to roll out their first team of competitive bocce players this weekend in Richmond Hill.

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