January 22, 2026
Downtown Aurora’s Community Planning Permit system could be in place by February
A bold new vision for Aurora’s historic downtown core could be on the books by the end of this month as Council looks at ways ...
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, ...
Martone, Van Berkel, and Johnson lead Junior Panthers to 5-1 win over Bluewater Hawks
Central York’s top two scorers showed off their offensive talents on Sunday afternoon as the Junior Panthers grounded the Bluewater Hawks 5-1 at SARC. Annabella ...
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Former Cabinet Minister to provide keynote at Black History Month Gala
Former Federal Cabinet Minister Marci Ien will be the keynote speaker at the Aurora Black Community Association’s upcoming Black History Month Gala. Commemorations of February ...
Potential “alternative” to Development Charge collection finds support, caution
The first steps in exploring alternatives in how Development Charges are collected in a bid to make the housing market more affordable for first-time homebuyers ...
Limeridge and Gateway neighbours call for traffic calming measures
Further traffic calming measures might come to the Limeridge Street and Gateway Drive neighbourhoods after neighbours made their case to Council last week. At issue ...
Questions still remain over affordability, future opportunities in Community Permit Plan
Aurora’s proposed Community Permit Plan System (CPPS), which will help guide intensification in the historic downtown core, received tentative support from Council last week but ...
Crime Stoppers York Region marks 40th anniversary with commitment to Safe Streets, Strong Communities
Crime Stoppers of York Region began taking calls in 1986 with a simple idea: allowing community members to relay information to law enforcement, while ensuring ...
New Service Ontario location promises quicker service, longer hours
Aurora’s new Service Ontario location near Wellington Street East and Highway 404 promises improved service and longer hours. The new location on Sunday Drive, just ...
Hospital hopes to break $500,000 in this year’s Run for Southlake
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Downtown Aurora’s Community Planning Permit system could be in place by February
A bold new vision for Aurora’s historic downtown core could be on the books by the end of this month as Council looks at ways ...
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, ...
Motion could give potential homeowners, builders flexibility on Development Charges
A re-think on how Development Charges are collected by municipalities could help ease the affordability of local homes, according to Ward 5 Councillor John Gallo. ...
Sports
Tigers squander 5-2 second period lead and lose 7-5 to Hurricanes in Battle of Yonge Street
Anrijs Bundzenieks and Charlie Hotles contributed three points each and Kian Hodgins made 53 saves for Aurora, but the Junior A Tigers fell 7-5 in ...
Martone, Van Berkel, and Johnson lead Junior Panthers to 5-1 win over Bluewater Hawks
Central York’s top two scorers showed off their offensive talents on Sunday afternoon as the Junior Panthers grounded the Bluewater Hawks 5-1 at SARC. Annabella ...
Tigers mugged 5-2 by Muskies in Lindsay, but Nei tallies two in North York to cue 3-2 comeback win over Rangers
The Aurora Tigers’ playoff plans took a hard bodycheck on Friday night when the local Junior A squad lost 5-2 to the Muskies in Lindsay. ...
Mississauga Hurricanes edge Central York Panthers 4-3 in entertaining U22 Elite tilt at SARC
All the elements were in place for a riveting Junior Panthers’ victory on Wednesday night. Demi Lazarou, Catelyn Clark, and Elizabeth Janovski tallied highlight reel ...
SAC Saints aim for a three-peat at the 2026 MacPherson by competing in two hockey tournaments in NH and NY
The St. Andrew’s College Saints will be aiming for a three-peat when they host Aurora’s longest-running and most prestigious hockey tournament from Friday, January 30 ...
“Big Goal” Van Berkel notches 30th of the season in Junior Panthers’ 4-1 win over Waterloo
Annabella Van Berkel scored two goals and Catelyn Clark and Ellie Lewington added one each in the Junior Panthers’ tidy 4-1 win over the Ravens ...
Tigers’ losing streak reaches nine in 6-1 loss to Buffalo Junior Sabres
The Buffalo Junior Sabres made their biennial trek to the ACC on Friday. The only US-based team in the OJHL demonstrated its balanced scoring attack ...
Panthers coast into Christmas Break with emphatic victories over Toronto and Windsor
The U22 Central York Panthers skated into the Christmas Break on a high note with a pair of impressive victories. On Sunday afternoon at SARC, ...
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame reps present $2,500 cheque to Canadian Tire Owner Jeff Hodgkinson to support Jumpstart
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame representatives Javed Khan, Mike Smith, and Stu Bundy presented a $2,500 cheque to Canadian Tire Owner Jeff Hodgkinson on Saturday ...
Junior Tigers’ losing streak reaches eight with one-sided back-to-back home ice losses to Haliburton and Lindsay
There were two bright lights on a dismal weekend for the Aurora Junior Tigers. The first was the Teddy Bear Toss on Friday evening following ...
Arts & Culture
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 ...
Societal change on full display at Revolution Now exhibit in Aurora
The more Ava Dedier learns about her roots and her culture, the more complete she feels as a person. The Markham-raised artist knew a fair ...
Education workshops will continue legacy of Aurora Winter Blues Festival
When Music Aurora decided to take the Aurora Winter Blues Festival to the next level, they did so with the community in mind, supporting up-and-coming ...
Shadowpath recognized for bringing arts, culture to unexpected locations
Beauty can be found all around us, and sometimes even in the most unexpected of places – but sometimes it also needs a creative eye ...
Aurora set for musical revival as Winter Blues Festival returns to community
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Gifting ceremony was “healing” experience for Indigenous Artist
A healing journey came full circle at the Aurora Cultural Centre recently as Indigenous artist Sharon Rigby brought the curtain down on her first solo ...
‘It’s never too late to try something new’: Top Ten reasons to see Sean Cisterna’s Silver Screamers
The screening of the documentary Silver Screamers at Town Square last month was one of those feel-good experiences that can warm even the coldest of ...
Silver Stars gala shines bright in Aurora, Celebrating Women Who Paved the Way
The Royal Rose Gallery in Aurora glowed with energy and admiration on the evening of November 8 as guests gathered for an intimate celebration of ...
Micak Contemporary Art Gallery features the works of seven GTA artists at its first anniversary celebration
The Micak Contemporary Art Gallery celebrated its first anniversary by presenting the works of seven GTA artists at a reception on Thursday evening. Owner Katie ...
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