July 2017 Archive

INSIDE AURORA: Water World

By Scott Johnston Here’s something you probably weren’t aware of as we continue to get drenched during this particularly wet spring and summer; Aurora’s under ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Above the footsteps of giants

By Brock Weir It is sometimes said our leaders lack perspective, whether it is looking at the elusive, oft-mentioned – and usually undefined – “big ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Ontario’s economic strength

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Recent reports highlight Ontario’s economic growth is strong and sustained and we have led the G7 in growth for the ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Celebrating the Summer

By Mayor Geoff Dawe We had a great visit with our partners from Leksand, Sweden a couple of weeks ago. The group from Sweden had ...

Aurora Village weighing options after United Church approval

Members of the Aurora Village Ratepayers’ Association are weighing their options – including an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board – after Council paved the way for the redevelopment of Aurora United Church and an adjacent retirement complex last week.

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman We were extremely fortunate to have a lovely sunny and warm day at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, given all the rainy ...

Residents, developers to hammer out Highland Gate park plan

After a week’s cooling off period, residents surrounding the former Highland Gate Golf Course will work with developers to come up with a park solution that is hoped will work for everyone.

Aurora Soccer Club kicks off international friendlies for Food Pantry

The Aurora Soccer Club hosted participants from around the globe on Saturday in the club’s annual charity day, in support of the Aurora Food Pantry.

Aurora United FC falls hard in League 1 action

The North Mississauga Panthers spread six goals over fifty minutes on Saturday to hand the Aurora United FC women their third loss in four games. An unusual defensive breakdown was met by a lack of offense in a 6 – 0 loss at St. Maximilian Kolbe field in Aurora, dropping the women to 4-6-0 on the year.

Kerry’s Place grapples with services for aging population

The Autism Spectrum is very broad, and so too are the range of people living on it – but this range is growing all the time and it is a challenge Kerry’s Place Autism Services will be tackling in the years ahead.

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