Aurora Black Community Association’s Black History Programs splash into April

Get “Active” at Chamber’s annual Home Show

The Stronach Aurora Recreation Centre is a great place to stay active – especially when it provides the backdrop to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce’s ...

Region leader could get “Strong Chair” powers: Province

The head of Regional Council could soon get “Strong Chair” powers to advance Provincial priorities in legislation proposed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. The ...

Victoria Hall renovations soon to get Committee review

Slated renovations to historic Victoria Hall are set to be reviewed by Aurora’s Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) next week. The renovation program, which was approved ...

Local sports and recreation facilities get boost from the Province

Sports and recreation facilities across Ontario got a significant show of support last week as the Province of Ontario announced a $300 million boost to ...

Local Grandmothers continue work of Stephen Lewis, foundation

Aurora grandmothers have supported their African counterparts as they’re left to raise children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic for more than two decades through GranAurora, ...

“We’re a touchpoint for community members,” says Trustee Wright as Province weights future of Education Boards

Melanie Wright was active in her daughter’s education. As a school volunteer, she eventually served in various roles on her school council, but, when she ...

Rotary awaits details on Ontario’s “BYOB” proposal

If you’ve enjoyed beer at a public event in Aurora, chances are it was served up by the local Rotary Club at beer gardens that ...

Power Forward Grant awarded to aspiring music producer

An aspiring young music producer was honoured by the Aurora Black Community Association with its 2026 Power Forward Grant. Keil Thomas was honoured by the ...

Mother’s Day tea will be “Afternoon of Wonder” with Hope House

Hope House Hospice will host its second-annual High Tea on Sunday, May 3, just in time to get a head-start on Mother’s Day. Built around ...

Record-breaking Maple Syrup crop harvested by Sappers in Northwest Aurora

It’s been a bountiful Spring for the Sugaring Aurora Project. The maple syrup co-op—comprised of 18 families whose properties extend into a Sugar Maple bush ...

CDS Debaters to compete at Worlds in Bristol, UK

By Kim Sillcox Best of luck to The Country Day School Grade 11 students Adhya Chandradat and Aneesa Khan, and their coaches Ms. Wyndham-West, Mme ...

Region leader could get “Strong Chair” powers: Province

The head of Regional Council could soon get “Strong Chair” powers to advance Provincial priorities in legislation proposed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. The ...

Aurora Black Community Association’s Black History Programs splash into April

Victoria Hall renovations soon to get Committee review

Slated renovations to historic Victoria Hall are set to be reviewed by Aurora’s Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) next week. The renovation program, which was approved ...

Local sports and recreation facilities get boost from the Province

Sports and recreation facilities across Ontario got a significant show of support last week as the Province of Ontario announced a $300 million boost to ...

Aurora Junior Tigers’ PA Voice and Digital Designer Logan Ritchie named OJHL’s Volunteer of the Year

Logan Ritchie—the Aurora Tigers’ PA voice and Social Media guru—was named the 2025-26 Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Volunteer of the Year on Wednesday. The Grade ...

Junior Panthers bash Burlington Barracudas 5-1 to close pool play at OWHL U22 Elite Eight Championships

Ellie Lewington, Anastasia Trifon, Zoe Ordanis, Audrey Martone, and Lily Paisley scored one goal each to pace Central York to a 5-1 win over Burlington ...

Martone and Hicks lead Junior Panthers to “huge” playoff series victory over Kingston Ice Wolves

The Central York Panthers eliminated the Kingston Ice Wolves from the OWHL playoffs with back-to-back 2-1 and 3-1 victories on Friday and Saturday in The ...

Aurora’s Ryan Nembhard signs two-year deal with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks

The remarkable NBA journeys of Andrew and Ryan Nembhard continued last week. The Aurora-born NCAA stars and accomplished NBA players opened a new chapter in ...

Central York Panther Grad and Carleton Raven Erica Buckley earns berth on OUA All-Rookie Team

Aurora resident Erica Buckley finished her impressive first season with the Carleton Ravens by earning a berth on the OUA All-Rookie Team. Buckley—who finished sixth ...

Junior Panthers split Games 1 and 2 with Kingston to open OWHL playoffs

The U22 Central York Panthers had a golden opportunity to exorcise their recent OWHL playoff demons when the Kingston Ice Wolves settled in at SARC ...

Pickering College Pumas cap undefeated season with decisive win over Greenwood 61-38 in CISAA Junior Boys’ championship

Pickering College basketball coaches Alex Grenier and Cameron Campbell surveyed the home court celebration unfolding at Egan House on Wednesday afternoon and liked what they ...

Aurora eyes drop-in programs for roller skating enthusiasts

The popularity of roller skating has seen a resurgence in recent years and the Town of Aurora could soon offer drop-in sessions as part of ...

James Thomson named Head Coach and General Manager by the Aurora Junior A Tigers for 2026-27

James Thomson lost his interim Head Coach label on Monday afternoon as the Aurora Tigers announced that their current General Manager will add Head Coach ...

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

Aurora Town Square comes to life this month with bursts of colour, nostalgia

Town of Aurora's second-annual Holi festival is set for this Sunday, March 15, at Aurora Town Square.

Revived Aurora Winter Blues Festival looks to 2027 and building on legacy

Aurora’s history in the spotlight for Heritage Week in February

Driving past Yonge and Wellington, east on Wellington, heading to the 404, I find myself zoned out, thinking about which child needs to be driven ...

Cultural Centre, Music Aurora launch countdown to Aurora Winter Blues Fest

Music was in the air at Slabtown Armoury on Wednesday night as the Aurora Cultural Centre kick-started the countdown to the 2026 Aurora Winter Blues ...

Future grads train their creative eyes on the world ahead of Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Art

It can be a rough world out there, and we need a lot more joy in our lives. This is the view of Claire Thorne, ...

Belly dancing and belly laughs in store for Aurora Town Square this winter

Aurora Town Square is hitting the ground running this year with winter activities tailored for belly dancing and belly laughs. Programming kicked off in earnest ...

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