June 25, 2026
SARC name is coming down, Mayor confirms
The Town of Aurora is taking down the name of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, Mayor Tom Mrakas confirms. The move follows a court decision ...
Aurora to play a part in automotive, smart mobility development
Garry Lee laughingly describes himself as a “geek” at heart. The owner of Aurora-based Megalab takes great pride that his company is able to help ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Thompson, Kim seek re-election in Wards 4 and 6
The Council of 2026-2030 is guaranteed to have several new faces around the table as Councillors Wendy Gaertner and Rachel Gilliland seek new opportunities, while ...
Steele hopes time as Citizen of the Year will inspire others to give back
Aurora’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, Doug Steele, will be at the heart of Canada Day celebrations on July 1 as he helps lead the ...
Savy’s 5K Memorial Walk honours Aurora flight student
The legacy of Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Aurora resident who lost her life in 2025 in Manitoba while training for her pilot’s license, will ...
Additional community supports coming to help victims of human trafficking
Hundreds of thousands of dollars recovered from the proceeds of crime will be reinvested in the local community to support victims of human trafficking. Funds ...
Milestone anniversary of R.A.I.L.’s arrival in Aurora on track for community celebration
Canada is a nation built on the foundations of a railway – and, as a community, so is Aurora. As the country looks forward to ...
Packed house looks at housing options at documentary screening, seminar
It was a packed house in Brevik Hall last Tuesday night when Aurora Cares – Housing For All hosted a screening of the documentary “Thinking ...
Top 40 Under 40 form strong network of business support
Small businesses are the backbone of every community, and Aurora, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury recently came together to celebrate young business owners, and their local ...
Cycle Aurora returns for another season with Canada Day launch
Canada Day is a great day to spend outdoors enjoying the wonders this country offers, locally and broadly – and Aurora is encouraging you to ...
Heritage Conservation District to get special street signs to mark anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Aurora’s Heritage Conservation District (HCD) and, to mark the occasion, street signs in the neighbourhood ...
Sports
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 ...
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 ...
Arts & Culture
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 ...
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 ...
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