The Auroran

Prudent to move on St. John’s interchange: resident

It appears that York Region Council is now favouring three new provincial highway links far separated from the heart of Aurora. But a new St ...

BROCK’S BANTER: The more you learn…

By Brock Weir Knowledge is power. It can equip us for the future, impart ways of dealing with challenges even before they arise, and help ...

SPEAKEASY: Summer in Aurora

By Jane Taylor & Reccia Mandelcorn The opening bars to the iconic film Casablanca provided the setting for the intrigue and adventure of a period ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE Streets: Remembering Our Veterans

By Stephen Somerville There was an interesting headline and story in the Canadian Press a few weeks back. The headline was “Montreal renames Amherst Street ...

TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY: Ideal Grounds for Play

By Michelle Johnston There are a few familiar sights that unofficially announce the arrival of summer – boats on the water, ice cream in hand ...

“Intro to Adulting” offers important life skills for future

By Brock Weir Jennifer Quirke was 20 years old when she first tackled a particularly daunting-looking washing machine. Living on her own for the first ...

Metrolinx outlines plans for Hydro Corridor

Metrolinx, the provincial body that operates GO Transit, has expanded upon the work they are carrying out in the Hydro Corridor near the northwest corner of Bayview Avenue and St. John’s Sideroad.

Rental apartments proposed for John West Way and Wellington

By Brock Weir A rental apartment building of more than 130 units has been proposed for the northeast corner of John West Way and Wellington ...

Apartment proposal leaves residents worried over backyard damage

Neighbours on Aurora’s Amberhill Way are concerned about property and environmental damage if a six-storey apartment development just south of their property lines comes to fruition.