September 2015 Archive

Big things coming for Aurora’s Special Olympians

Sometimes Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are boring, but this was not the case at the Special Olympics Ontario – Aurora AGM last week. There was ...

Canadian tennis pioneer lands in Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

As a major force in Canadian tennis for over forty years, Ken Sinclair lands himself in the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame as one of two inductees in the “Builders” category.

Song Circle turns over a new leaf on 10th anniversary

Even at the age of 21, some performers can be considered veterans in their chosen field. One man of that certain age, for instance, recently approached the open mic at Jonathan’s restaurant.

Aurora Seniors’ Centre continues growth after 10 years in new home

It was the early 1960s when the women of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority were looking for inspiration on their latest community service project.

Public meeting set for speed cushion pilot project

Members of the public will have their first formal chance to weigh in on a new pilot project that could see new speed humps installed on five area streets in a pilot project designed to address traffic worries of residents.

Lighthouse hopes to be a beacon for autistic kids and their families

When Christine Morassutti’s son, Devon, was just two-and-a-half, the King Township boy was diagnosed with autism. The family did their utmost to ensure...

$3m plan to bring in LED streetlights poised for green light

A $3.3 million plan to convert all of Aurora’s streetlights to new LED technology in a bid to save electrical cost in the long run is set to move forward this week, but Council wants to ensure they’re still getting the best bang for their buck.

NDP candidate wants to “speak truth to power”

Some people change their name to something more suited to their personality or tailored to their life goals, but the name Brenda Power suits the NDP candidate for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill just fine.

Put your money where your mouth is for Syrian refugees, says local resident

People across Aurora probably share similar feelings to those felt by Ian MacEachern just about every time he watches the news or flips the page on a newspaper.

Lunch tickets still available for Empty Bowls fundraiser

Dinner seating might be sold out, but lunch tickets are still available for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser hosted by the Pine Tree Potters Guild. ...

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