May 2022 Archive

First components of Town Square project to open “in a few weeks” following delays

The first phase of Aurora’s Town Square project – a new Yonge Street entrance for the Aurora Public Library – is expected to open “in ...

Climate change puts candidates in hot seat at first meeting

Climate change is a hot-button issue for many voters and each party looking to form Ontario’s next government was put in the hot seat for ...

Youth focused on affordability, climate in this election: Future Majority

Action on affordability and climate change are top of mind for area young voters, according to Future Majority. Future Majority is an organization for youth ...

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Votes 2022: PC candidate Michael Parsa seeks second term as MPP

The novelty of working in such a storied landmark as the Ontario Legislature hasn’t worn off for Progressive Conservative candidate Michael Parsa. Walking through these ...

Give Back Award winners put “boots on the ground” to make difference in community

Finding volunteer opportunities during the global pandemic when so many organizations shifted to the virtual realm was a difficult task, but the 20 York Region ...

York Region resident shines in AMI’s “Breaking Character”

A King native is using his talents to spread awareness. And he doesn’t mind if you laugh at him. AMI’s Breaking Character explores disability representation ...

PC candidate criticized for missing debates

Newmarket-Aurora Liberal candidate Dr. Sylvain Roy has criticized Progressive Conservative candidate Dawn Gallagher Murphy for missing a series of debates hosted by the Aurora Chamber ...

Hike for Hope & Hill raises more than $70,000 for local hospice care

Families, friends and volunteers who have experienced hospice care firsthand braved last Sunday’s wet weather and laced up for Hike for Hope & Hill – ...

Sport Aurora has a new Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Sport Aurora will turn their heads to Auroran resident Claude Nembhard as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Nembhard, who is currently the Interim ...

York United advance in Canadian Championship, fall to Valour

Cédric Toussaint stepped up to the spot and placed the ball past former York United goalkeeper Nathan Ingham to send The Nine Stripes through to ...

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