August 2020 Archive

Rainbow Crosswalk vandalized within 24 hours

It took less than 24 hours for Aurora’s newly inaugurated Rainbow Crosswalk to be vandalized and now York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help ...

“We’re guardians, not warriors” – Deputy Chief Crawford prepares to hang up his badge

Police are sometimes painted with the broad brush of having a “warrior mentality,” but that doesn’t reflect the experience of York Region Deputy Chief Andre ...

“I am definitely the black sheep in the bunch,” says Gallo on Council decisions

Councillor John Gallo says he sometimes feels like “the black sheep in the bunch” when it comes to Council’s decisions. It is not something he ...

Movies in the Park returns for second drive-in just in time for the long weekend

Some younger members of the audience didn’t know just what to make of Aurora’s first drive-in movie experience last month but their eyes widened in ...

Homegrown Gordon Lightfoot tribute set to close Concerts season

It has been a Concerts in the Park season unlike any other, but the popular Wednesday night summer series is set to close next week ...

Aurorapalooza strikes just the right note for Canadian Mental Health Association

Planning a music festival in the midst of a global pandemic is a tall order for even the most seasoned event producers, but 23-year-old Aurora ...

Nine Stripes come back to earn first point in the Island Games

The Canadian Premier League never thought their second season as a professional entity would be held in a hub city. Held at the University of ...

Company inspires community and celebrates frontline heroes one shirt at a time

Ann Baiden had never imagined that her 20th year of being in business would be in the midst of a pandemic. As CEO and founder ...

Library Square redevelopment clears final Council hurdle on “historic” 4–3 vote

After decades of debate, Aurora’s plan for the redevelopment of Library Square moved forward Tuesday night on a “historic” vote of 4 – 3. Council ...

Aurora reports zero active cases of COVID-19 on Friday

For the first time since the early spring, there are zero active cases of COVID-19 within the Aurora community. The latest figures were reported by ...

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