June 2016 Archive

Town should get fair shake in Theatre Aurora lease: former resident

The Town of Aurora owns a multi-million dollar property (ask any local agent) at 150 Henderson Drive that is currently being extremely underused and not ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Anxiously awaiting that final straw

By Brock Weir This won’t be news to you, of course, but you’re a clever bunch. With just a few hours to go before this ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Honoured by my cabinet appointment

This past week has been busy and exciting. I was deeply honoured by the trust placed in me by Premier Kathleen Wynne in appointing me ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Summer of Fun in Aurora

By Mayor Geoff Dawe For the next couple of months, the beautiful summer weather is here and ready for us to enjoy! Help your kids ...

Canada Day parade shortened due to “accessibility” concerns

Aurora’s Canada Day Parade will be shorter this year, following concerns raised over “accessibility.” Participants in this year’s Canada Day Parade will gather at Wellington Street to prepare for the parade, which formally begins just south of the intersection on Mosley Street.

Townhouse complex approved amid concerns for downtown retail

A development of 126 stacked back-to-back townhouses spread between six four-storey blocks has been approved for Aurora’s Downtown Core, despite some worries of the impacts it might have on local traffic and retail.

Healthy Kids Challenge plants summer seeds at St. Joseph

Students are now in the home stretch before packing up their books for a well-earned summer vacation but, as the school year winds to a close, local leaders are hoping they’ve put down the solid foundation of a healthy and active summer.

Vikings, Pioneer Days, Passports and “CCR” help ring in Canada’s Birthday

Take a trip around Canada without leaving Aurora, catch up with Vikings, and chill out before fireworks to a tribute to Credence Clearwater Revival as Lambert Willson Park becomes Birthday Party Central this Canada Day.

New Sports Hall of Fame will transform the SARC – but at a cost

With four new members in the class of 2016, the Aurora Sport Hall of Fame is on the move to bigger digs and, if all goes according to plan, it will dramatically transform what you see when you walk into the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex.

Senior Jays win two of three over weekend

The Aurora Jays bounced back from two-straight losses with a pair of wins Sunday in North Dufferin Baseball League action. In Creemore to take on the Braves in an afternoon doubleheader, the AA squad spread 19 hits over the two games to sweep the miniseries.

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