October 2018 Archive
Wild West Haunted House brings spooky thrills close to home
Once upon a time, in a dark, dark house, lived two little kids who steered clear of their garage. Spooky things were happening in there, and they wanted to avoid it at all costs. Now that Sabrina and Jonathan Diana are a little bit older, however, they can’t wait to get in the thick of it and spread the thrills and chills to anyone who dares enter.
BROCK’S BANTER: It’s all over but the shouting
By Brock Weir Or, so said Geoff Dawe at Town Hall on Monday night before poll numbers started to roll in. It has become something ...
FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: 2018 Municipal Election notebook
(Editor’s Note: This column was filed October 12) By Stephen Somerville We are now in the closing stages of the municipal election campaign. For the ...
CHRISTINE’S CHRONICLES: Open for Business for 100 Days
By Christine Elliott, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Since my last column, our government has been working hard to deliver on our commitments. I am proud to say ...
Letter does not reflect views of Ratepayers, says former president
(Re: Ballard made real difference, readers contend. Letter published online Sunday, October 21) My name is David LeClaire. I am, or rather was, the President ...
Top-rated Haunted Forest takes over Sheppard’s Bush this Saturday
Aurora’s Haunted Forest has been a draw for tourists from around Aurora and beyond looking for thrills and chills under a starry sky, and this year organizers are planning on pulling out all the stops. After all, as a member of the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario list, they have a reputation to maintain!
Mobile app joins forces with businesses to reward cyclists for pedal power
A new app in York Region is joining forces with local businesses to reward cyclists for getting their bikes out to get where they need to go. Biko, a free mobile app, has arrived in York Region with the aim of encouraging people to leave their cars at home for a little while and dust off their bikes to get around.
Empowerment and education the focus of Aurora Chamber Women’s Summit
Local women in business will gather at the Royal Venetian this Thursday, October 25, for a summit designed to Empower, Educate and Elevate. These are the three driving themes of the 2018 Aurora Chamber Women’s Summit hosted by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Tailored for “working women and entrepreneurs,” the summit will feature...
Creativity comes together for Ontario Public Libraries week
Student Eric Shoesmith's beautiful photo of a national park in Nova Scotia was the winner of this year's One Book One Aurora photography contest hosted by the Aurora Public Library and The Auroran Newspaper, the theme of which was "Shoot the Land
Aurora trail system a haven for ASHoF inductee Allan
Competing in Ironman competitions across North America – from Wisconsin, to Lake Placid, to the athlete haven known as Kona, Hawaii, Paolina Allan now finds herself training on the extensive trails system that winds through Aurora.
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