October 2016 Archive

We Day 2016: A student’s perspective – six years apart

Last Wednesday, I was lucky enough to attend We Day 2016 in Toronto. Now, for those who may not be familiar with We Day it is a youth empowerment event in the style of a concert that is put on by Me to We and Free the Children.

One Book One Aurora culminates with words and music

The living room of the Aurora Public Library was filled with eager readers on Saturday as author Kim Echlin and pianist Paul Neufeld came together for the grand finale of the One Book One Aurora campaign.

Breakfast of Champions celebrates sports heroes of the future

With a unique variety of sports opportunities and talent, it only seems right that Aurora’s top athletes receive the appreciation they so rightly deserve.

Winter on-street parking plan approved after frosty reception

A plan to lift winter restrictions on on-street parking was approved at Council this week after getting a frosty reception at the Committee level.

Saturday’s Haunted Forest serves up Hallowe’en “Spooktacular”

It’s time for all little ghouls and goblins to rest up; you have a busy week ahead! The Town of Aurora is...

Dancing with the Stars only grows in impact

The 2nd Annual Dancing with the Stars supporting Easter Seals is in the books. What a successful and impactful event it has become. A record ...

Whither the wildlife park…

You recently published a letter asking what has happened to the Eco Park slated for the Magna property. A good question. However, this was on ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Roadside Shrines

By Brock Weir It seemed a bit chilly when I first stepped out of our office on Thursday afternoon, notebook and voice recorder in hand, ...

INSIDE AURORA: Interchange of Ideas

By Scott Johnston “I see that Council is pushing the Region to speed up the construction of a new interchange at St John’s Sideroad and ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Vegas, Baby!

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Election Day is November 8 (or 28 if you believe one candidate…) and the US presidential race is thankfully nearing its ignominious ...

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