January 2021 Archive

Author gets to the heart of truth for Black History Month talk

Toronto’s City Hall stands tall in the heart of the city. With its forecourt, Nathan Phillips Square, a popular gathering place and focal point, few ...

Friday Family Campfires hope to re-launch for Family Day

This weekend, Aurora families could have been sitting around the camp fire. If you’re staying at home, you still might be able to, but the ...

Enforcing COVID orders proving difficult for Bylaw department: Town

Enforcing Provincial orders related to COVID-19 is proving difficult due to a lack of framework, according to municipal staff. This was the message delivered to ...

Community gardens gaining momentum thanks to the pandemic: York Region Food Network

If there is any silver lining to be found amid the global pandemic, one shining thread might be the renewed interest of individuals in growing ...

Safe Restart funding will help Aurora navigate COVID realities in 2021

Nearly $2 million from the Province’s Safe Restart program will help Aurora navigate uncertain waters as the global pandemic nears its second year. Last year, ...

Precision over Power: How an Aurora native made it to UBC

The art of pitching can be defined in two crude forms. Power pitchers are those indefatigable throwers, whipping the ball 100mph. The others, a more ...

Integrity Commissioner handled four Code of Conduct complaints last year

Aurora’s Integrity Commissioner received – and addressed – four Code of Conduct complaints against members of Council last year, according to Principles Integrity. Principles Integrity, ...

Community Recognition Awards: Music-maker Falk recognized for leadership

Local business owner Steve Falk has never shied away from sharing his passion for music with the community. As the frontman of Soul Benefit, a ...

Community Recognition Awards: Theatre Aurora recognized for more than 60 years of arts excellence

Theatre Aurora has entertained audiences for more than 60 years, but they give back so much more than entertainment to the community. This all-encompassing work ...

Strong Play is well-rounded, educational avenue for children

Six years ago, the dream began. Volunteers for Strong Play, Adib Razavi and Alexander Arthur, always had a sentimental idea of running a not-for-profit service ...

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