January 2019 Archive

Panthers set to host prestigious Silver Stick tournament

The best of the best on ice are headed to Aurora. The Central York Girls Hockey Association and the Aurora Panthers announced last week that for the twentieth straight year, the Town of Aurora will host the International Silver Stick tournament from Feb. 1 – 3.

Saints captain named to NHL’s midterm draft list

Though never a surprise to see a Saints name or two on the NHL’s scouting, varsity Saints captain Matthew Stienburg’s appointment to the list comes with an additional feat.

Traci Melchor shares story of mental health in the workplace with local business leaders

If you were feeling dark or anxious today, how many of you felt comfortable enough to phone your boss to say you needed the day off because of it? Television personality Traci Melchor would venture a guess to say that not many of you would say yes – but that is something that needs to change, she says.

Don’t be Afraid to See “Proscenophobia”

A Review by Scott Johnston Although you’re unlikely to find the definition in most dictionaries, proscenophobia can loosely be defined as stage fright. It is ...

Aurora says yes to retail pot shops

A 5 - 1 majority opted in to allowing retail cannabis stores at the end of a raucous Council meeting.

Opting out favoured by delegates, but not by all

Council Chambers were filled to capacity on Monday night as residents descended on Town Hall to hear local lawmakers’ decision on whether Aurora would opt in or out on allowing retail cannabis sales.

Protections for stable neighbourhoods might not come until March

Concrete changes to protect Aurora’s so-called stable neighbourhoods might not come to fruition until March, Councillors learned last week.

Junior A Tigers remain confident despite recent slump

Cold streaks are not simply limited to the weather lately in Aurora. A powerhouse throughout most of the Ontario Junior Hockey League season...

Aurora opts in on retail cannabis after raucous Council meeting

By Brock Weir Aurora has voted 5 – 1 to opt in on retail cannabis. The decision came at the end of a raucous Council ...

Project manager will oversee development of Hallmark Lands

The transformation of Aurora’s Hallmark Lands into a hub for baseball will be overseen by a project manager, staff have assured Council.

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