February 2022 Archive

Tackling elder abuse a renewed focus for CHATS

Elder abuse has long been identified by CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors) as a hidden crime, but as more people have found themselves ...

Aurora Tigers go live as OJHL’s Game of the Week

It was quite an eventful week for the Aurora Tigers from start to finish.  Ahead of a highly coveted matchup that would feature “The Jungle” ...

Courage is the ability to find your voice and speak up: Jean Augustine

Jean Augustine knew she had to “go for the jugular.” As the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons, Ms. Augustine wanted to ...

socialskilled provides fun opportunities for kids with exceptionalities

As teachers in local special education programs, Ashley Campobasso and Michelle Johnson know all too well that kids with exceptionalities enjoy the same activities as ...

Unique voices find their place in Cultural Centre’s visual arts season

The Aurora Cultural Centre welcomed its first visitors into their temporary gallery space at Town Hall last week in a return to some degree of ...

Candidates won’t be able to campaign in parks this municipal election

This fall’s municipal election will look different than in years past. As the Town adopts a ward system, candidates will need to pick one of ...

Aurora to pursue historical designation, protection of pet cemetery

It languished under vegetation for years, becoming nearly forgotten in the process. But it has seen new life as a dedicated team of local historians ...

Increased accessibility needed in transit plan, says Council

York Region should put increased focus on accessibility when it comes to transit.  This was the message delivered by Aurora Council this month to representatives ...

Region looking at new ways to deliver transit

The pandemic has changed almost every facet of our lives, including how we use public transportation. In a rapidly changing world, the Region of York ...

Knowledge is power for youth readers in “Read Woke”

Knowledge is power, and youth readers in the community are finding plenty of sources of inspiration through Read Woke, a reading club that has been ...

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