January 2016 Archive

Hurricanes tame Aurora Tigers to snap winning streak

A pair of streaks came to an end at the Ray Twinney Complex in Newmarket last Thursday, but the joy was one-sided.

Local cadets look to NHL alumni to help fund trip of a lifetime

Some of your favourite ex-NHLers will be skating into the Ray Twinney Complex in Newmarket this Saturday, and you can help support a great Aurora cause by being there.

Aurora Eagles sitting pretty in YRAA hoops standings

The Tier II division board of the YRAA can appear daunting. With almost thirty teams on the list, the scores can be difficult to follow, but one thing you can always count on is seeing the Aurora Eagles somewhere near the top.

Aurora High Grads bring magical “vision” to Cultural Centre

When he was a youngster, James Zhang was inspired by the fantastic. The Grade 12 student from Aurora High School (AHS) was...

Theatre Aurora’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” – A Review

By Scott Johnston Theatre Aurora takes us back to our childhoods with “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee.” This winning musical comedy, set entirely during ...

Great Artists series opens Friday with Glenn Gould tribute

As a budding pianist growing up, Bonnie Kraft always felt a personal connection with Canadian musician Glenn Gould....

New advertising strategy could bring tens of thousands into municipal coffers: Thom

Last year, arenas on both sides of Yonge Street were re-branded following sponsorship agreements with Aurora’s McAlpine Ford Lincoln and Newmarket’s Pfaff Automotive, but more should be done in forging these sponsorship deals both on and off the ice, according to Councillor Jeff Thom.

BROCK’S BANTER: On the outside looking in

By Brock Weir A shared glance. A subtle wink. A short, curt nod. You see these gestures in everyday life. Sometimes you might be on ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Bifurcated focus

By Alison Collins-Mrakas How we vote affects who we elect. Some feel our current process isn’t fair; that elections result in governments that are not ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: More insight on Highland Gate

By Stephen Somerville My column a couple of weeks back regarding the on-going controversy surrounding the Highland Gate community drew a number of responses from ...

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