March 2019 Archive

Community vigil leads to call to action

When a man enters a mosque armed with weapons and targeting Muslim men and women in prayer, it is an attack not just on the Muslim community, but an attack on all peaceful people.

One-time 1% tax hike could help finance Library Square

The redevelopment of Library Square, including a three-storey addition to the Church Street School, could top an estimated $37.9 million budget – but a Federal grant could offset costs by...

New R.I.D.E. vehicle will help take more impaired drivers off the road: Police

Katie Apreda lost her best friend, Ashton, almost eight years ago to a drunk driver.

Aurora’s Nembhard leads Gators into March Madness berth

Andrew Nembhard was given the opportunity of his lifetime in Friday’s basketball game for his University of Florida Gators.

Council tightens budget reins on community partners

Aurora is holding the budget reins tight when it comes to thousands of dollars worth of asks from cultural groups around the community – and the Aurora Cultural Centre, Aurora Historical Society and Sport Aurora are among those feeling the pinch.

Matthew Shepard’s parents encourage love after students tackle Laramie Project

It’s not enough to be “tolerant.” Rather, we should celebrate the differences and diversity in our everyday life.

Public input sought on Stable Neighbourhoods before March 27 meeting

You can now have your say on how the Town can best protect Aurora’s stable neighbourhoods.

BROCK’S BANTER: Coping with the World Around You

By Brock Weir In this line of work, you sometimes have to cover events and stories that are naturally outside your comfort zone. To pick ...

INSIDE AURORA

By Scott Johnston While it’s still early in 2019, there is a lot going on in our Town, so let’s take a moment to take ...

TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY: Nursing Sisters Overseas

By Erika BairdExecutive Director, Aurora Historical Society It was not only men who went overseas during World War I. A number of Canadian women also ...

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