August 2015 Archive

Canadian Tire aims to take over Target location by spring with multiple service bays

Canadian Tire is putting the framework together for their takeover of the former Target store on Bayview Avenue at River Ridge Road.

Historical Society thinks big for Canada 150

If you live along Yonge Street, you only need to step outside your door to find the integral threads woven into just about every facet of Canadian history – and the Aurora Historical Society hopes to tie up these loose ends in a series of celebrations leading up to Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017.

Aurora Resthaven celebrates 40 years serving the community “family”

Aurora Resthaven – now Chartwell Aurora – was founded as a family business to serve the needs of a growing community. Now, four decades on, that family atmosphere was in the air as the seniors residence celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Councillors could take another stab at hiring freeze

A potential hiring freeze at Town Hall was left out in the cold earlier this month, but Councillors could take another stab at it this week after the previous attempt failed on a tie vote.

Lions eye old library for new home as membership grows

As membership waned in the last decade, the Aurora Lions Club sold their Downtown Aurora hall to a church, and moved their operations to the Royal Canadian Legion. But, now that their membership is on an upswing once again, they’re looking for new permanent digs.

NDP’s Yvonne Kelly wants a government that is “back on track”

Some people might feel that being “hopeful and optimistic in wanting to make things better for everyone” is a bit naïve, but Yvonne Kelly doesn’t think so.

Merlin’s Hollow attracted hundreds

Taking part in Doors Open on Saturday, 15 August, was an incredibly positive day for us. The weather cooperated and dodged the predicted 30% chance ...

Campaign signs are not misleading, says candidate

(Re: Conservative candidate’s signs ‘misleading’, August 6) I am pleased to respond to Mr. Kean’s concerns regarding the use of “re-elect” versus “elect” on my ...

Young entrepreneur savours “Sweet” smell of success

By Brock Weir As she entered her pre-teens, Avery Benlolo was becoming frustrated with the dry and itchy skin on her hands. Nothing seemed to ...

Harper joined by area Conservatives for adoption announcement

Conservative supporters were primed last week, welcoming Conservative leader Stephen Harper.

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