June 11, 2026
Six held in Aurora murder investigation
Six people are in custody following a homicide investigation in Aurora. On Wednesday, June 10, at approximately 2.45 p.m., York Regional Police were called to ...
Massage therapist charged with sexual assault after Aurora, Newmarket investigation
A 52-year-old massage therapist is facing two sexual assault charges following a York Regional Police investigation in Aurora and Newmarket. Charged is Augusto Oliveira Cunha, ...
Catch the excitement of World Cup at local viewing parties
The world is set to descend on the Greater Toronto Area this week for the FIFA World Cup, and while tickets to Canadian games are ...
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Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 celebrated at Town Hall ceremony
Joe Bentolila, George Biondic, Paul Rosen, Shayne Stevenson, and Aurora Church Dodgers Hockey Club to be enshrined on November 5
Renovictions could be tackled by Council this month
Aurora needs to step up and support its renters when it comes to renovictions, Council members agree, but just how to do so is the ...
Elected officials should reimburse Town for conference expenses if they decide not to seek re-election: resident suggests
Councillors will soon need to report on learnings from conferences
Development charges, reserve accounts, could cause future budget concerns: staff
Council’s regular 1 per cent tax increase dedicated to maintaining reserves isn’t cutting it, local lawmakers were warned last week, and shortfalls could result in ...
Cultural Centre goes for the Gold with new concert series
Gold Circle brings prominent artists to Aurora Cultural Centre this fall
Stories & Songs with Nonna brings generations together for Italian Heritage Month
Singer-Author Frank Moyo to visit APL on Sunday
Heathwood Heights appeal to be fought at Ontario Land Tribunal
A proposal to build five homes on a single lot at 161 Heathwood Heights will be fought by the Town of Aurora at the Ontario ...
Old Yonge Street proposal still misses mark, residents say
A plan to transform the southeast corner of Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad into a five-storey condo development, has come a long way in ...
J.R. Newton’s Artist Talk provides insights into his “Gilded Gold” exhibition at Micak Gallery
Surrounded by 12 of his latest Renaissance-Realist paintings, J.R. Newton engaged an enthusiastic gathering of more than 50 visual arts aficionados at the Micak Gallery ...
Case of missing Aurora man deemed murder as first charges are laid
The case of a missing man last seen in Aurora has now been determined as murder by York Regional Police after charges related to the ...
Sports
Catch the excitement of World Cup at local viewing parties
The world is set to descend on the Greater Toronto Area this week for the FIFA World Cup, and while tickets to Canadian games are ...
SAS Cygnet Noelle Simpson wins CISSA gold in javelin, anchors 100M relay team to silver, and captures two silvers in hurdles
Tri-sport student-athlete Noelle Simpson is completing a spectacular sophomore year at St. Anne’s School. The talented basketball, volleyball, and track athlete—who plays the harp and ...
Steady stream of dignitaries and enthusiasts enjoy Open House festivities at the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club
Twenty-four members of the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club greeted a steady stream of visitors and dignitaries to the venerable club’s immaculate bowling green during Open ...
SAC Saint grad Jack Pridham wins Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers
What a wild forty-eight hours it’s been for former St. Andrew’s College hockey star Jack Pridham. The high-scoring SAC Saint forward, who has lit up ...
Aurora’s Charisma Toupin wins Gold Medal at Karate Canada National Championships in Alberta
Aurora resident Charisma Toupin captured the gold medal in Cadets Female Kata at the Karate Canada National Championships last week in Edmonton, AB. Toupin, representing ...
Stouffville Spirit defender and Aurora resident Nate Windle commits to Royal Military College Paladins
Aurora resident and Stouffville Spirit defenseman Nate Windle confirmed his commitment to the OUA Royal Military College Paladins on Friday afternoon. Windle, who played two ...
Local sports heroes Johnston, Thomas, and D’Andrea shine in soccer, hockey, and karate
What a week for achievements by local athletes on the soccer pitch, hockey rink, and karate mat. Aurora-raised international soccer player Alistair Johnston celebrated his ...
Aurora Lawn Bowling Club’s Open House and Sport Aurora’s All Sport/One Day ready to roll at McMahon Park
In addition to lauding the achievements by Johnston, Thomas, and D’Andrea, local residents can look forward to two annual events that warm the cockles of ...
World Champion Grace Wong inspires teens and tweens at Aurora Youth Week Table Tennis workshop
Aurora Sports Hall of Famer and World Champion Grace Wong led a group of aspiring table tennis players through skills-building activities at The Loft in ...
ASC wins Canada Soccer’s prestigious “Canada Soccer Organisation of Distinction Award”
Ontario Soccer Regional Director and Canada Soccer representative Jacques Konig presented the Canada Soccer Organisation of Distinction Award to President Martin Ambrose on Thursday night ...
Arts & Culture
Who needs to Rush to the City? Town unveils generation-spanning Concerts in the Park Summer Series
If you weren’t able to snag a ticket to Rush’s sold-out Toronto concert dates this summer, Aurora is offering the next best thing as part ...
Unearthed showcases abstract inspiration found in the natural world
Artist Jing Fu has always found inspiration in nature. The Shanghai-born Canadian artist recently felt her creativity flowing when she pieced together and painted discarded ...
Winter Artist-in-Residence shines light on Jamaican roots through In a Friendly Sky
Brandon Baghaee spent the last few months behind the yellow-brick walls of the Aurora Cultural Centre exploring his Jamaican roots as the Centre’s Winter Artist-in-Residence. ...
Artists of all ages show their Pride through art ahead of Festival
Local artists of all ages have pooled their time and talents to showcase community inclusivity and individual identity ahead of the second annual Aurora Pride ...
Knitting, Happiness and Heritage on tap at Town Square ahead of Pride Fest
Looking for a little Happiness as we settle into spring? Head over to Aurora Town Square now through May for opportunities to get moving, learn, ...
Library chosen for Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie program
The Aurora Public Library and its patrons will have plenty of reasons to smile this month as they partner with local Tim Hortons restaurants on ...
Porchlight Arts aims to amplify arts, create “homegrown cultural experiences”
Creativity, culture and connection are what make a community feel alive, and this is the driving force behind Porchlight Arts, a new group of community ...
“Where You Are” brings relatable family drama to Theatre Aurora stage
No matter where you come from, your economic circumstances, or where you happen to be on your own life’s journey right now, many of the ...
Theatre Aurora’s Where You Are: A Review
Theatre Aurora’s latest production is the warm Ontario comedy “Where You Are”. Written by playwright Kristen Da Silva, it tells the story of sisters Glenda ...
“Take the music into your heart so you have it forever”
Iconic Sharon, Lois and Bram singer set to bring songs, stories, memories to Aurora
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