February 2017 Archive

Questions went unanswered over underpasses: Buck

(Re: Region needs to lower “ridiculous” fees on underpasses, says Councillor. February 2) The debate at Committee was interesting, if only for that not discussed. ...

Speaker takes issue with Festival article

(Re: Multicultural Festival committee nixed due to time concerns. February 9) There is one slight error in your above article. Town of Aurora Staff is ...

Sanctuary has impact, says reader

(Re: Should Aurora become a sanctuary town? Toronto motion raises questions. February 9) Following the City of Toronto’s lead and passing a resolution making Aurora ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Valentine’s Day is for…haters?

By Brock Weir So, that’s another Valentine’s Day in the books. I hope yours went well – that the one you love treated you to ...

POLITICS AS USUAL:

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Today I became an organ donor. It took exactly 2 minutes. Just 2 minutes of my time to potentially save someone else’s ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Newmarket & Aurora Vigils

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora I have always known that we live in one of the most giving and caring communities in the province and ...

Outdated care homes leave some seniors at disadvantage: Association

“Night and day.” That is how Candace Chartier of the Ontario Long Term Care Association characterized the two wings of Chartwell Aurora, built some three decades part.

Run or Walk for Southlake route to include Southlake arch

This year’s incarnation of the Run or Walk for Southlake will remind participants of what they are running for more than ever before.

Gallery show provides art grads with a great cap to high school

By Brock Weir Tackling racism, body image, and environmental concerns, Aurora students are letting their art do the talking as they take on real world ...

Legendary band tunes up for Aurora Winter Blues Festival

Next week, the man dubbed “the father of Canadian blues” will be sitting down with his bandmates to learn a few new songs – and it’s all for an Aurora audience. Well, it’s for a new album, but Donnie Walsh and his Downchild Blues Band will be debuting a few of these tunes to the public next week as they headline the Aurora Winter Blues Festival.

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