The Auroran

Botanica looks at the life force in nature – and humans

Tree branches are gnarled, bare reminders of seasons past, but spring is in the air. Soon each trunk, stem and twig will erupt in new buds, new growth, ready to give again.

Average home water bills set to rise $100 for the year

Average home water bills in Aurora are set to rise $25 per quarter this year. Council is expected to sign off this week on...

Parents heartened by move to “nourish community” with “Real Food”

When Kasie Savage stood at the Council podium last month, she was backed not only by a handful of parents, kids and advocates on either side of her – but by over 700 community members each sharing a vision for “Real Food” across Aurora.

Atom A Panthers earn bronze at Lower Lakes championship

The Atom A Aurora Panthers took home some hardware this weekend after a down-to-the-wire finish in the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League championship.

Aurora’s Sikura signs with NHL’s Blackhawks

As one of the top skaters in American collegiate hockey, one of the big questions late in the NHL season was if centreman Dylan Sikura would sign with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Minor Bantam Express take OMHA gold

The Minor Bantam York-Simcoe Express are tops in Ontario. Owen Sculthorp and Carter Cretney played the heroes in...

Train whistles could continue to blow pending Council decision this week

In just a few short years, the number of GO Trains moving through the Town will significantly increase as Metrolinx ramps up all-day, two-way service between Aurora and Toronto.