June 2016 Archive

Reuben Street’s longest resident enters 100th year

Hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn sometimes get a bad rap, but talk to Doris Videan and she’ll tell you otherwise. While it might not be a recipe for longevity, per se, they are ...

Get into the 21st Century and ditch level crossings: reader

I have read a couple of articles in your paper that the Town of Aurora wishes to “spruce up” the Town’s appearance and also wishes ...

Johnston’s cartoon was funny, but…

(Re: Machell’s Corners, June 16) I saw the cute Machell’s Corners comic this week in the local paper. I am on the Mavrinac Park Residents ...

Equality should be reflected in anthem

(Re: Reader has “anthem pride”, June 16) Your reader’s critique of the change to our national anthem warrants a rebuttal. Our original anthem was gender ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Brexit Strategy

By Brock Weir Nearly two years ago in this space, I pondered what it means when your ancestral roots kick into high gear. It was ...

INSIDE AURORA: The End is Near

By Scott Johnston “So, this is where the parade starts, eh?” The older staffer looked over at his younger colleague and confirmed, “yup”. “But doesn’t ...

MP’s REPORT

By Leona Alleslev, MP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill As the first session of the 42nd parliament has come to an end, I can say confidently that ...

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman One could not have asked for a more beautiful day for the Farmers’ Market than last Saturday. Under a cloudless sky, we ...

Sports Hall of Fame strides closer to new location at SARC

The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame is in the final heat to reach its new home – and reaching the finish line by the end of October could be set in stone this week.

Tempers flare over plan to demolish heritage house

Tempers flared around the Council table last week when developers came forward looking for permission to demolish a heritage-designated home in southeast Aurora that has been found to contain asbestos.

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