December 2017 Archive

Aurora to dig deep on Library Square

Library Square has been nearly 20 years in the making, but Aurora Council turned a significant page in the project’s long history last week – settling on a concept.

Approval of Library Square concept signals start of design process

With Council's concept approval comes time to discuss the fine details on the new public square.

Thomas, Formenton named to World Junior roster

Just minutes into donning the red and white for the first time, Alex Formenton made a case to stay.

Menorah to be lit following graffiti incidents

A recent wave of hateful and anti-Semitic graffiti has shone a light on some of the darker waves in our community, but the Town of Aurora and Chabad Aurora are teaming up next week to shine an even brighter light on peace and freedom.

It’s the “beginning of the end” of neighbourhood, says reader

The southwest corner of Aurora is the last vestige of ‘60s bungalows cherished by their owners as part of our heritage, but these classic neighbourhoods ...

BROCK’S BANTER: A light on a simpler time

By Brock Weir I’ve never been one to moon over any particular era being of a “simpler time.” It’s a well worn cliché which has ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Fake News?

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Do facts matter? I mean that in all seriousness. I’ve said this before but it seems to me that objective truth is ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Ontario election – polls

By Stephen Somerville The next provincial election is scheduled for June 7, 2018; only 6 months from now. Oh, joy! We are inundated everyday with ...

MP’s REPORT: Parliament winds down for winter

By Kyle Peterson, MP Newmarket-Aurora As the 2017 parliamentary sitting begins to wind down, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ottawa. Parliament ...

Niagara College stresses “community partnership” in Library revamp

If you attended last Wednesday’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Town Hall and had the opportunity to sample turkey sliders or some of the other goodies being served up under the big top of the inflatable igloo, this was your first taste in what could be a long relationship between Aurora and the Canadian Institute of Food and Wine.

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