July 2, 2026
Weese will not seek re-election as Ward 1 Councillor
Ron Weese, who has served as Ward 1 Councillor since 2022, will not seek re-election this fall. Weese announced his decision this week, stating his ...
Leaders of Tomorrow honoured by Town, Council with Memorial Scholarships
Catherine Wang and Alissa Primiani emerged as student leaders during their time at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School and Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, respectively. ...
Hundreds of fans at local World Cup Watch Parties witness Canada’s dramatic 1-0 win over South Africa
After Team Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland in mid-week, it looked like the fun ride for soccer fans from coast to coast could be over. ...
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Finalists announced for Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards
The nominations are in and the best of the best in local business are putting their best feet forward for the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s ...
Heiniu investigators continue to seek witnesses as review continues
Investigators looking into the circumstances that led to the death of Heiniu, an East Gwillimbury rottweiler, during an Animal Control call involving Aurora officers, continue ...
Residential building, heritage relocation approved for Yonge and St. John’s
Plans for a five-storey residential building for the southeast quadrant of Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad moved forward at Council this week, despite several ...
Cultural Centre launches summer countdown to Winter Blues
The blazing July sun is here, but the Aurora Cultural Centre’s recently-launched 2026-2027 season has some cool blues on the horizon. The Aurora Cultural Centre’s ...
Seniors’ Centre, Virtual programs get Provincial funding boost
The Aurora Seniors’ Centre’s virtual programs took on new resonance during the global pandemic, but continue to go from strength to strength with support from ...
Shaolin MMA combatant Aggam Bawa captures first Canada Fight League match in Stoney Creek
Shaolin Martial Arts combatant Aggam Bawa defeated Gurmehak Turna in a three-round MMA bout to capture her first Canada Fight League match at the Winona ...
Future leaders in business, manufacturing and skilled trades honoured by Chamber of Commerce
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Weese will not seek re-election as Ward 1 Councillor
Ron Weese, who has served as Ward 1 Councillor since 2022, will not seek re-election this fall. Weese announced his decision this week, stating his ...
Leaders of Tomorrow honoured by Town, Council with Memorial Scholarships
Catherine Wang and Alissa Primiani emerged as student leaders during their time at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School and Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, respectively. ...
Havenwood Academy celebrates providing “paths for every learner”
A first word is always the cause for celebration, but when a non-verbal student makes an important breakthrough, it can mean so much more. Such ...
Sports
Shaolin Martial Arts instructors Colarossi and Wakefield earn Master Shifu status at investiture ceremony
Martial Arts instructors Rocco Colarossi and Daniel Wakefield earned their next level of coaching certification on Sunday afternoon at their Shaolin training facility on Mary ...
Hundreds of fans at local World Cup Watch Parties witness Canada’s dramatic 1-0 win over South Africa
After Team Canada’s 2-1 loss to Switzerland in mid-week, it looked like the fun ride for soccer fans from coast to coast could be over. ...
Over 300 soccer fans at Aurora Family Leisure Complex “Watch Party” cheer Team Canada to shocking 6-0 win over Qatar
Pubs across town enjoy upswing in business as World Cup fever sweeps through Aurora
Sport Aurora’s Annual Spring All-Sport/One Day event inspires youngsters to try eight new sports
In optimal mid-June conditions, Sport Aurora presented its Annual Spring All-Sport/One Day event on Saturday at McMahon Park. Participants between the ages of 6-18 availed ...
Watch Party attendees witness history in Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina
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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 ...
Arts & Culture
Cultural Centre launches summer countdown to Winter Blues
The blazing July sun is here, but the Aurora Cultural Centre’s recently-launched 2026-2027 season has some cool blues on the horizon. The Aurora Cultural Centre’s ...
Culture “thrives” at ACC as it launches 2026-2027 season
The box office is abuzz at the Aurora Cultural Centre this week as they launch an expansive season of performing arts, gallery shows, and more ...
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 ...
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