April 2018 Archive

Ignoring her own advice is way of life for volunteer

Say no to yes. It’s a philosophy that once guided Nancy Black, so much so that it’s emblazoned and immortalized just below her right wrist. So many of the small, postage stamp-sized tattoos

Unravel the mystery of the Stradivarius with special concert next Friday

Musicians and music buffs alike have pondered the mystery of why the string instruments produced by Stradivarius seem to have personalities all their own.

NDP is a “party for the people,” says Newmarket- Aurora candidate

Ontario needs change, but for Melissa Williams, that change is not Doug Ford. Ms. Williams, a local wellness business owner who was confirmed as the Ontario NDP Candidate in Newmarket-Aurora on Tuesday night promises “change for the better” under a Provincial government led by Andrea Horwath, a government she says will reinvest in health care, hospitals, and schools, making life more affordable for Ontarians in the process.

Baseball, soccer and football clubs jostle for a piece of Hallmark lands

The gloves are off, but Aurora’s sports clubs are keeping it friendly in their bids to get much needed field time as the Town looks to redevelop the Hallmark lands into sports fields.

Hallmark land decision should consider baseball, soccer needs: Council

Sports fields on 15 acres of municipally-owned land formerly part of Hallmark likely won’t be ready until 2020, according to Town staff. Timelines were outlined around the Council table last week by Al Downey, Director of Operations, as Council sent plans to transform the land into either two baseball diamonds, or a baseball diamond and soccer pitch, back to staff and Parks advocates after receiving some healthy feedback at the podium last week.

New fence bylaw would strike “balance” when it comes to property rights

It might be too late to address the fracas that started it all, but changes to Aurora’s fence bylaws would strike a “balance” when it comes to property rights down the line.

Residents urged to register concerns on app as parking issues get tackled

Aurora residents are being urged to continue identifying potential parking and traffic problems online as Council moves to address just such a complaint on the Town’s west side.

Aurora Jays still searching for first North Dufferin championship

With spring finally blooming, the sun rises on another North Dufferin Baseball League season. The AA senior league gets underway on May 8, just two weeks away, where the Aurora Jays will look to capture their first ever championship, after coming within reaching distance year after year.

Aurora FC looking to make a mark in third League 1 Ontario season

With the Jimmy Brennan era over, the Aurora FC are looking to move on under new leadership. Close to three years after ex-pro Brennan brought semi-professional soccer to town in the form of both a men’s and women’s League1 Ontario club, the executive director stepped down in December to take advantage of new opportunities.

Students sharpen debating skills while hosting invitational

Russian meddling, Donald Trump, trade wars, and Mark Zuckerberg in the hot seat, there has been no shortage of hot headlines in 2018, but while some people might claim they have current affairs fatigue, each headline is something fresh for local debaters to sink their teeth into.

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