May 2017 Archive

Saturday’s Powwow will signal new beginning

Footprints often show where we’ve been but this Saturday footprints will show where we’re going as Indigenous Leaders converge on Aurora to usher in a new beginning.

Internet voting approved for 2018 in “hybrid” model

Aurorans will be able to go to the polls from the comfort of their own homes in the 2018 Municipal Election.

Bukovec throws two-hit shutout for Aurora Jays

Andrew Bukovec hurled one of his best games as a Jay in a week that saw Aurora climb to second place in the...

Van Schaik named 2017 Citizen of the Year

Peter van Schaik’s behind-the-scenes humanitarian work has led to him being described as an “unsung hero” in York Region, but now people have the chance to openly sing his praises.

No-Left-Turn pilot program has caused problem: reader

As any long-time resident can tell you, efforts to calm traffic in the North East Quadrant of Aurora began over a decade ago. Spruce Street ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Victoria’s Comeback

By Brock Weir Whatever you call it, it’s come and gone. Some of you might call it “the May Long Weekend.” Others, looking forward to ...

INSIDE AURORA: The sky is (not) falling

By Scott Johnston I’m not sure why, but Aurorans seem to be unusually prone to paranoia when it comes to change. Progress is often good, ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: The Week that Was

By Alison Collins-Mrakas It’s been a truly frightening few weeks in global politics. With the latest “test” of missile capabilities, the North Koreans seem hell ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Balanced Budget

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Last week, the government of Ontario passed the Stronger, Healthier Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017. This budget included significant investments ...

Mental health activist gets to keep sign – for now

She vowed to fight on in her quest to raise awareness of mental health after hitting a speed bump from Aurora’s Bylaw Department; but now local activist and fundraiser Judy Brunton is once again firing on all cylinders in her quest to erase stigma surrounding mental illness.

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