The Auroran

Hit the trails for inaugural Bike Aurora Day

Whether you’re looking for a little peace and solitude to clear your mind, an opportunity to get a bit closer to nature, or a chance to hit the road less travelled, Aurora’s trails system offers something for everyone. But this Saturday, however, is your chance to put on your helmet, hop on your bike and explore everything Aurora’s trails have to offer, all alongside like-minded individuals, at the inaugural Bike Aurora Day.

Twinning with Indigenous community explored

Aurora has been “twinned” with the Swedish community of Leksand for decades and now that Canada’s 150th anniversary is approaching, the Town is exploring opportunities to twin with First Nations.

Aurora to welcome Swedish “twins”

Aurorans are invited to come out to Town Hall next Thursday, June 29, to welcome our Swedish “twins.” A delegation from Leksand, Sweden, the Scandinavian town...

BROCK’S BANTER: The Lost Art of Common Sense

By Brock Weir It always raised my eyebrows. In the race to replace Tim Hudak as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Aurora ...

INSIDE AURORA: Ashes to Ashes?

By Scott Johnston It’s autumn in Aurora. At least, it is at our house. Allow me to explain. Over the past few years, the invasive ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Welcoming our partners from Leksand, Sweden!

By Mayor Geoff Dawe With the summer temperatures setting in the Town has now opened its splash pads at Ada Johnson Park and Town Park. ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Decoration Day

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora On June 11, I had the honour of participating in the 69th annual Decoration Day ceremony, hosted by the Newmarket ...

Bidding for space, Bridge Club feels the squeeze

After a good run working with the Town, the Aurora Bridge Club is playing dummy laying their cards bare trying to find a new space. As Aurora tiptoes closer to the next steps...

Concerts in the Park series to launch with distinct Canadian flair

Concerts in the Park have become a popular Aurora tradition showcasing the sounds of the world under the open skies of Town Park throughout the summer. Next month, however, Concerts in the Park is kicking off the 2017 concert series with a distinctly Canadian offering to coincide with the Canada 150 celebrations.