The Auroran

Eleanor Thomson was one of local Legion’s last Second World War veterans

Eleanor Thomson, a familiar face at the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion as one of its few surviving veterans of the Second World ...

Freedom of expression and human beauty is artistic trademark for Roberto Bernal

A passion for art is in the blood for designer Roberto Bernal. A native of Colombia, his father and uncle helped him develop his eye ...

Fond memories will endure following Hoedown

As the impossible-to-miss white tent went up on the lawns of Magna International each summer, it was a sure sign that September was coming and, ...

Council aims to get creative with new park sites amid shortfall

Amid a shortfall of parkland in Aurora, Council is pursuing some creative ways to close some gaps. One such initiative will be to look at ...

Privately-owned public spaces and “strata parks” raise questions as Council considers future parklands

During recent Council discussions on acquiring land for public parks within Aurora, a newly-approved bylaw raised questions from Ward 3 Councillor Wendy Gaertner. In the ...

New speed limits for St. John’s this fall with new Community Safety Zone

Travellers on St. John’s Sideroad will have to be mindful of new speed limits on St. John’s Sideroad, between Yonge Street and Bathurst, this fall ...

Restaurant recognizes Peter Miller’s 50 years of mentorship at McDonald’s

Over 200 dignitaries, colleagues, associates, friends, and family members attended long-time restaurateur Peter Miller’s recognition party at McDonald’s in King City last week. The reception ...

Fleck’s versatility as a broadcaster on full display in British Columbia, Scotland

Steve Fleck glides punctually into our appointment at a local Tim Hortons after meeting with Jim Lang – former Sportsnet anchor and currently The Morning ...

Lack of Asian staff at YRDSB a concern, finds study

The York Region District School Board needs to ensure staff reflects the “diversity of the student population,” finds a recent report commissioned by the YRDSB. ...

July 2023 Archive