May 2, 2024
Province to “crack down” on cell phone use, vaping in schools
The 2024-2025 school year will see stringent new rules across the Province when it comes to cell phone use and vaping within the educational environment. ...
St. Anne’s, Town, Shining Hill reach deal on new turf field
A new artificial turf field will increase sports and recreation opportunities in Aurora. Last week, a deal was reached between the Town of Aurora, St. ...
Aurora swimmer Madison Russell commits to Nova Southeastern University Sharks
Aurora resident and Newmarket Stingray Madison Russell has signed her letter of intent to attend Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Matt Morris, Athletic ...
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Council approves significant price hike on Thelma Fielding Park amid questions over process
Aurora Council last week approved the final park design and budget for the construction of a new community park in the northwest quadrant of St. ...
Aurora Performing Arts Festival returns June 15 – and now’s the time to audition
The countdown is on for the 2024 Aurora Performing Arts Festival. Now going into its third year, the burgeoning festival, at which the Aurora’s Teen ...
“Painting the Path” promises to be unique fashion show for good causes
Fashion and visual arts are set to converge at Aurora’s Royal Rose Gallery on May 9 at “Beyond the Runway – Painting the Path.” Creativity ...
Capital gains increase concerns Chamber following Federal budget
Since its presentation on April 16, the Federal Government’s 2024 Budget has received mixed reviews from community organizations. As a recent poll suggests Canadians almost ...
Council mulls more water-friendly way to maintain local boulevards
Grass and sod might soon be out as the regular way to keep Aurora boulevards green. Council last week voted to explore the feasibility of ...
Aurora students come out on top at World Debating & Public Speaking Championships
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Province to “crack down” on cell phone use, vaping in schools
The 2024-2025 school year will see stringent new rules across the Province when it comes to cell phone use and vaping within the educational environment. ...
St. Anne’s, Town, Shining Hill reach deal on new turf field
A new artificial turf field will increase sports and recreation opportunities in Aurora. Last week, a deal was reached between the Town of Aurora, St. ...
Incoming Shining Hill park’s price tag rises by more than $2.5 million
The final price tag of Thelma Fielding Park, set to be a prominent greenspace within Aurora’s Shining Hill development within Yonge Street and St. John’s ...
Mental Health in Motion supports youth – “the urgent crisis of our time”
It’s almost time to get in gear, hit the road, and support youth mental health programs in York Region and South Simcoe. The Canadian Mental ...
Sports
Aurora swimmer Madison Russell commits to Nova Southeastern University Sharks
Aurora resident and Newmarket Stingray Madison Russell has signed her letter of intent to attend Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Matt Morris, Athletic ...
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s AGM celebrates 2023 events and contemplates induction of teams starting in 2025
The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s (ASHOF) Annual General Meeting unfolded at the Aurora Public Library on Wednesday evening. More than 40 members and guests ...
Aurora-King 12U Jays Flock to Budweth Park to plant trees in display of service, unity
Sunday afternoon’s tree-planting initiative at chilly Budweth Park, co-sponsored by LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) and King Township, was a tremendous success as ...
A Golf Adventure in Arizona: Cursin’ Amid the Cacti
If you’re interested in embarking on an eight-day, seven-night Golf Adventure in Arizona, I have a tried and true itinerary for you. Last week, I ...
Central York Panthers set to battle three Top Ten Canadian teams in opening round of OWHL Playoffs
Central York Panthers U22 Head Coach Steve Dempsey has his young team ready for the provincial playoff cauldron this weekend in Toronto at the Scotiabank ...
The Rites of Spring and its Seasonal Sports
The Rites of Spring are all around us in the festivals of rebirth being observed by tens of millions across Canada. This past weekend, the ...
Keeping Track of the Expatriate Tigers: Ten former Tigers contributing to 2023-24 OJHL Playoff Teams
The following ten players—rostered by the Junior A Tigers during the 2022-23 and/or 2023-24 seasons—were either traded or waived by the Aurora hockey club over ...
A season-end interview with Aurora Tigers’ Owner and Governor Jim Thomson
It’s been a turbulent season in Tiger Town and team owner Jim Thomson made headlines last week when he announced that his General Manager of ...
Qureshi leads Wildcats to 4 wins in 5 games at OFSAA to capture AAA consolation championship
Co-Captain Rehan Qureshi and the Dr. G.W. Williams Wildcats had much to celebrate over the March Break after their memorable Senior Boys Basketball season ended ...
Williams’ four-goal weekend paces Junior Panthers to a pair of shutout wins
It was the kind of weekend that Central York Panthers U22 Head Coach Steve Dempsey has been looking forward to for quite some time. His ...
Arts & Culture
Shadowpath makes sure love is in the air this Valentine’s at local gallery
Everybody has a story that can inspire. This is a philosophy that drives York Region’s Shadowpath Theatre Productions and has served to inspire a new ...
Renowned painter Helen Lucas, best known for paintings of flowers, passes away
Painting is all Helen Lucas ever wanted to do. The renowned painter passed away November 27. She was 92. Helen was a huge presence in ...
Marquee Theatrical Productions marks 20 years of fostering young talent
Joseph of Technicolor Dream Coat fame had more than his fair share of patches on the garment so well-known theatre-goers – but the sum total ...
Juno Award-winning Sealy bringing Jazz to Trinity next week
Toronto-based Canadian Jazz icon Joe Sealy and collaborator Paul Novotny will help open the Aurora Cultural Centre’s fall performing arts season next week with a ...
Comic creation to woodcarving, Cultural Centre’s fall education programs offer something for everyone
Whether it’s comics for the kids or woodcarvings simple or elaborate, if you’re learning to pick up a new artistic skill this fall, the Aurora ...
Theatre Aurora explores human connections in season of favourites
Canada’s most prominent literary heroine and Agatha Christie’s most prominent sleuth might not have much in common, but the stories surrounding them tell important tales ...
“Oowatanite” it was with April Wine in Machell Park at Ribfest 2023
A Review by Jim Stewart Thousands of classic rock fans filled Machell Park on Saturday night to enjoy the latest incarnation of April Wine. Marc ...
Cultural Centre’s fall visual arts season kicks off with the Hindu-Canadian experience
Art can say far more than mere words about the human experience, and the Hindu-Canadian experience is set to come into the spotlight this fall ...
Suzie McNeil and The Chain Reaction deliver masterful Motown medleys and dynamic pop standards at Town Park
Canadian pop singer-rocker Suzie McNeil—backed by seven-piece ensemble The Chain Reaction– treated Town Park attendees to a dynamic performance on Wednesday night. McNeil’s vocal versatility ...
Smiles Across Borders helps students connect through the written word
The written word has always had a power to inspire, but letter-writing in recent years has become something of a lost art. Now, however, Aurora ...
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