Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars marks 10th anniversary with million-dollar goal

Timpson saw mayor’s role as “Captain of the Good Ship Aurora”

George Timpson, who served as Mayor of Aurora between 1977 and 1982, is being remembered for a lifetime of dedication to community. Timpson’s death was ...

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation to be marked with community gathering, film screenings and more

September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and there are several opportunities for Aurorans to observe this poignant day of reflection. A ceremony ...

Stouffville storms into first place with 7-2 win over Aurora Junior A Tigers

Hudson Armstrong and Evan Breckles scored two goals each to pace the surging Stouffville Spirit to a 7-2 win over the Aurora Tigers at the ...

Provincial funding helps YRP bring 22 more CCTV cameras to York Region

New provincial funding for the York Regional Police will bring 22 further closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to key locations throughout York Region, including Aurora. Newmarket-Aurora ...

Kitchen Party helps raise more than $23,000 for local mental health programs

Northridge Community Church, the local hub for the Salvation Army, offered maritime flavour on Thursday evening as they hosted a traditional Newfoundland Kitchen Party – ...

Reimbursement program explored for winter windrow pilot

Efforts to extend Aurora’s pilot windrow snow removal program into the 2025-2026 winter season continue as Council explores a reimbursement program for eligible residents who ...

Respect, communication in focus as Council returns and election looms

The democratic process was in the spotlight when Council returned from its summer break as it considered two motions from Ward 2 Councillor Rachel Gilliland. ...

Support for firefighter survival training announced at CYFS headquarters

A $746,000 investment in survival training for Ontario’s firefighters was announced by the Province of Ontario at the Chief Ian Laing Headquarters of the Central ...

Town of Aurora first Canadian municipality to achieve Platinum Certification from Excellence Canada

The Town of Aurora has become the first Canadian municipality to achieve Platinum Certification from Excellence Canada, a measure of quality and healthy workplaces. The ...

Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars marks 10th anniversary with million-dollar goal

Timpson saw mayor’s role as “Captain of the Good Ship Aurora”

George Timpson, who served as Mayor of Aurora between 1977 and 1982, is being remembered for a lifetime of dedication to community. Timpson’s death was ...

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation to be marked with community gathering, film screenings and more

September 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and there are several opportunities for Aurorans to observe this poignant day of reflection. A ceremony ...

Councillors question $35,000 price tag for NBA viewing parties

Aurora Town Square was the place for basketball fans to gather over the summer as Aurora native Andrew Nembhard made the NBA Finals as a ...

Aurora Hearts’ Mike Globocki fires second half goal to salvage 1-1 tie with Toronto Celtics in battle for first place

As the southbound 9 p.m. GO Train sped along the tracks past the Aurora Soccer Club, the green and white-striped Toronto Celtics took to the ...

Stouffville storms into first place with 7-2 win over Aurora Junior A Tigers

Hudson Armstrong and Evan Breckles scored two goals each to pace the surging Stouffville Spirit to a 7-2 win over the Aurora Tigers at the ...

44th Annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce Golf Day enjoyed by 96 golfers at Westview GC

The 44th annual Aurora Chamber Golf Day—sponsored by Magna, The Auroran, Smith and Long, Foundation BTS, and Highland GM—was enjoyed by 96 golfers at the ...

Hurricanes wreck Junior Tigers’ Opening Night party with 5-3 comeback victory at ACC

The Aurora Tigers spoiled the Newmarket Hurricanes’ home opener last Saturday afternoon at the Ray Twinney Recreation Centre and the visitors returned the favor on ...

York Oldtimers Hockey Association marks its 50th Anniversary

Stephen Forsey has been a York Oldtimers Hockey Association administrator for twenty years and it’s under his watch that the venerable hockey league will mark ...

Aurora Junior Tigers’ rookie goalie Jayden Rhee makes 36 saves in 2-0 blanking of Newmarket Hurricanes

Cayden Smith and Anrijs Bundzenieks tallied third period power play goals and Jayden Rhee made thirty-six saves in his OJHL debut to lead the Aurora ...

Sport Aurora’s first annual “All Kids All Adults All Sport One Day” event rolls out September 27 at AFLC

Sport Aurora’s popular “All Sport–One Day” will roll out on Saturday, September 27, at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. During this year’s version of the ...

Community shows support for Race for Plunkett, Special Olympics Ontario

The streets and trails of Newmarket were filled with energy and determination on Wednesday, August 6, as York Regional Police welcomed residents to the annual ...

Junior Tigers roll to 3-0-1 record heading into OJHL regular season opener on Saturday in Newmarket

The Aurora Junior Tigers are on a roll heading into their OJHL season opener on Saturday in Newmarket versus the Hurricanes. Including their hotly-contested 2-1 ...

Junior A Tigers edge King Rebellion 2-1 in spirited preseason tilt at the ACC

In what could best be described as a dress rehearsal for the OJHL season, the Aurora Tigers hosted the King Rebellion on Thursday night at ...

Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars marks 10th anniversary with million-dollar goal

Theatre Aurora presents: A Grand Night for Singing

A Review by Scott Johnston Changing things up right off the bat, Theatre Aurora kicks of its latest season not with a play, but a ...

Culture Days will be three-week showcase of arts, culture and heritage

Arts, culture and heritage will be firmly in the spotlight this month as Aurora takes part in Culture Days. Taking place from September 19 to ...

Aurora business owner is first-time novelist with The Red Apple

Revi Mula’s book charts grandparents’ harrowing flight from Poland

Multicultural Festival will span two locations in Culture Days kick-off

Culture Days in Aurora will kick off with a spicy celebration of the diversity that calls Aurora home at the Town’s annual Multicultural Festival. Set ...

“Change happens when we all come together”

New exhibition strips community back to its roots

Immersive experience lands at Aurora Cultural Centre in “Sabzeh”

An immersive, multi-sensory experience lands at the Aurora Cultural Centre this week, looking at the spirit of growth at renewal through a Persian lens. “Sabzeh” ...

APL’s Browse & Borrow micro-branch officially opened at SARC

The Aurora Public Library’s new Brose & Borrow Kiosk at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex is now available to avid local readers. The kiosk, which ...

Bright Lights in the Afternoon brings music, collaboration to Aurora Town Square

Local music lovers had an afternoon treat on Saturday as they enjoyed a blend of soulful folk and Persian percussion in Aurora Town Square – ...

Theatre Aurora’s 2025-2026 season finale six years in the making

What’s the result when you combine two elderly sisters, a carafe of poisoned wine, and a long string of gentlemen who meet their maker after ...

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