August 2018 Archive

Whelan takes next step towards Olympic dream at FIG Worlds

For an athlete of the world-class caliber of Aurora’s Carmen Whelan, the physical and financial strains can be daunting.

Ribfest is not just about the ribs – it’s about the experience: organizers

Escape rooms, ax throwing, and trying your…er, hand at riding a mechanical bull are not typically things you would associate with the sizzle of barbecued ribs, but 2018’s Aurora Ribfest has other ideas.

Articles are “pleasant” enough but we need a real debate

(Re: Front Porch Perspective, August 2) As a resident of the town of Aurora, and I believe I speak for a lot of my neighbours, ...

Reader “outraged” by Canada Summer Job program rules

Liberal ideological tyranny has now resulted in hundreds of summer jobs being lost for students this year. Many were with charities which wanted to hire ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Grand Slams

By Brock Weir At the risk of sounding like one of those typical, “get off my lawn”-type people who think that everything was rosier in ...

INSIDE AURORA: Multiple Choice Platform

By Scott Johnston Each week this paper has been highlighting the different folks vying for a seat on Council this fall. For those who have ...

MARKET MUSINGS: Corn roast raises hundreds

By Jan Freedman Last Saturday, the Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair held a very successful Community Corn Roast where we raised $337 for the ...

TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY: Wings of an Angel

By Michael White Summer Intern Aurora Museum & Archives Lloyd Chadburn, the first Auroran to earn his wings in the Second World War, would have ...

Community and Staples join forces to make Back to School sweet for kids in need

It’s Back to School season and, if you’re a parent, you’re probably being run off your feet to make sure everything is just right for your kids as they prepare to hit the books once again.

Triumph’s Rik Emmett is uncomfortable with the “Legend” label

If the t-shirt has “legend” emblazoned across its chest, Rick Emmett will wear it – albeit reluctantly.

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