September 2017 Archive
Dancers – and community leaders – lace up for Easter Seals
Since they opened their studios two years ago the dancers behind Artistica Ballroom Dance Studios set out to do something different. Backed by testimonials and international awards, their venture has gone from success to success and 2017 has been a particularly banner year for them including picking up more international awards and recently receiving a nomination as “New Business Venture of the Year” by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
Blaze your own trail at Trailblazers music festival
Have you ever just set out to go your own way? Well, in Jared Stafford’s book, you’re a definite trailblazer. Quite simply, they’re “people who do their own thing” and the rafters of the historic Aurora Armoury will be rattling with the sounds of people doing just that with the new Trailblazers Music Festival which will take place this Saturday, September 30 as part of Culture Days.
Community leaders get out of their comfort zones in DWTS
His competitors thought he might have a bit of an edge – after all, his fancy footwork has served him well throughout his professional career. They’ve carried him to international acclaim, representing Canada and England, picking up numerous trophies along the way. But, to his dismay, Jimmy Brennan has recently discovered that there are few transferrable skills from the soccer pitch to dancing glory. Few? “None!” he contends.
Time to start thinking about 30th Hoedown
The 29th Magna Hoedown has come and gone. And what a year it was. Since its humble beginnings hosted by Frank Stronach as a backyard ...
Volunteers needed to sell pink ribbons
Chances are that someone in your life has or will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second ...
BROCK’S BANTER: The luxury of “taking a knee”
By Brock Weir One would think there are bigger fish to fry. In the middle of large swaths of his country clamoring to clean up ...
INSIDE AURORA: Scary Stuff
By Scott Johnston I loved Halloween when I was growing up. Although, like any normal kid, the thought of getting free candy was awesome, for ...
VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Aurora business growing
By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Prime Data has been based in Aurora for over 20 years. Last week the firm opened its new, expanded location ...
IN GOOD COMPANY: Celebrating Autumn
By Mayor Geoff Dawe I would like to thank the residents and visitors who attended the Multicultural Festival and the Mosaic 150. This was a ...
Protecting automotive sector backed by Council
A motion from Mayor Geoff Dawe calling on the Federal Government to speak up for the automotive sector in upcoming NAFTA talks received the backing of Council.
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