February 2015 Archive
Songs to Recovery showcases the healing power of music
Music is very often something that comes directly from the heart and, from that source, can come a certain vulnerability. But, for Melissa, an upcoming graduate of Seneca College’s Social Work program, putting yourself out there, despite your vulnerability, can bring its own rewards.
Ron Weese steps down as Sport Aurora President
In the midst of a changing environment in Aurora’s Year of Sport, there will also be a changing of the guard. After a decade-long term, Ron Weese is stepping down as President of Sport Aurora.
Panthers ride hot goaltending back to PWHL playoffs
The Aurora Panthers capped off their turnaround Junior Season last week by winning three of their final four games, en route to a berth in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) playoffs.
Local snowboarder heading to Canada Winter Games
Aurora’s Natalie Maugeri is ready to hit the slopes to represent Ontario in the Canada Winter Games this week, hoping to spin, grind, grab and flip her way to the podium in snowboarding slopestyle.
Enforcement of overnight parking restrictions at Town Park put on hold
Residents parking their cars around Town Park will have a few months’ reprieve before Aurora begins enforcing overnight parking restrictions around the Downtown Aurora hub.
Old fashioned tennis in the cards as Historical Society gets out of the red
The Aurora Historical Society may have gone for the better part of the last year without a curator on staff but, on the bright side, the local heritage body is – for now – out of the red.
Magna’s Walker looks to the future as Canada’s CEO of the Year
Nearly 30 years ago, Don Walker, an eight-year employee of General Motors, prepared to leave the company to strike out on his own. He wanted to start...
Industrial Parkway widening proposal is dead on arrival
A plan floated at Council to widen the entire length of Industrial Parkway to four lanes fizzled last week after staff reports pegged the project at more than $30 million.
We need to fight women being seen as “expendable” in society: Indigenous activist
Living in Downtown Toronto was rough as a young woman, says Becky Big Canoe. She was accosted. She was propositioned. When men passed by saying, “It’s an Indian”, she says she knew “exactly what their intent was by saying that.” “I couldn’t feel safe,” she says.
Project manager set to oversee completion of Joint Operations Centre
A project manager is set to come on board to oversee the completion of Aurora’s Joint Operations Centre. Council approved the new part-time hire, which will...
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