Aurora’s Da Silva named York’s next Police Chief

York Regional Police Deputy Chief Paulo Da Silva has been appointed to lead the force. Da Silva, whose appointment was announced by the York Regional Police Services Board on Thursday, will succeed outgoing Police Chief Jim MacSween on June 27. ...

Gallo, Deane announce Mayoral runs on first day of registration

Long-time Councillor John Gallo has formally thrown his hat into the ring for Aurora’s top job. Councillor Gallo formally registered his candidacy for Mayor on ...

Gallo will “throw Strong Mayor powers to the curb” if elected: campaign launch

John Gallo will “throw Strong Mayor powers to the curb” if he’s elected Aurora’s next Mayor. That was the message the Ward 5 Councillor delivered ...

Windrow removal pilot extended into 2026-2027 winter

Aurora’s windrow removal pilot will continue into the winter of 2026-2027 following a Council decision last week. The program, which was established for senior residents ...

AHS students set to lace up to raise awareness of water health in Indigenous communities

Aurora High School students are preparing to lace up to raise awareness of water health in Indigenous communities and train a spotlight on the non-profit ...

Dare To Rise marks first year of community impact at Royal Rose

Absane “Abbie” Ibrahim found herself at a crossroads when she and her two sons left a negative domestic situation. Overwhelmed by all she needed to ...

Walk for Alzheimer’s will help Society address significant community needs – one step at a time

As the Alzheimer Society of York Region marks 40 years in the community, they’re doing so while managing wait lists for day programs that have ...

Cultural Centre lifts curtain on new Spring exhibitions

Works showcase talents of Jing Fu and Brandon Baghaee

Yonge Street’s multi-use path approved amid budget questions

Construction on a new multi-use path for Yonge Street between Bloomington Road and Industrial Parkway South will begin this summer following Council approval last week. ...

Councillors approve building framework to publicly report on expenses related to conferences, events

Council members will soon need to report to their colleagues – and the public – on the value of attending conferences, seminars, and events. Last ...

Gallo, Deane announce Mayoral runs on first day of registration

Long-time Councillor John Gallo has formally thrown his hat into the ring for Aurora’s top job. Councillor Gallo formally registered his candidacy for Mayor on ...

Gallo will “throw Strong Mayor powers to the curb” if elected: campaign launch

John Gallo will “throw Strong Mayor powers to the curb” if he’s elected Aurora’s next Mayor. That was the message the Ward 5 Councillor delivered ...

Windrow removal pilot extended into 2026-2027 winter

Aurora’s windrow removal pilot will continue into the winter of 2026-2027 following a Council decision last week. The program, which was established for senior residents ...

Gallo announces run for Aurora Mayor

Campaign for Aurora's top job became a two person race - so far - on the first day of registration with Ward 5 Councillor John Gallo and resident Shawn Deane registering their mayoral bids.

Veteran York-Simcoe Express Coach Ilir Mehmeti becomes Bench Boss of Aurora’s Junior Tigers

It’s been said by many commentators that the only constant in the twenty-first century is change. The Aurora Tigers’ new Head Coach Ilir Mehmeti embraced ...

U22 Panthers close “gritty” season with “heartbreaking” fourth-place finish at Provincials

The U22 Central York Panthers closed their 2025-26 season with six inspirational efforts at the Provincial AA playoffs last weekend in Mississauga. All six of ...

U22 Panthers close “gritty” season with “heartbreaking” fourth-place finish at Provincials

The U22 Central York Panthers closed their 2025-26 season with six inspirational efforts at the Provincial AA playoffs last weekend in Mississauga. All six of ...

Aurora FC U15 Girls celebrated at Council after winning Provincial title

The Aurora Football Club’s U15 Soccer Team was celebrated by Mayor and Council last week after taking the Provincial title in indoor soccer in March. ...

York Oldtimers Hockey League celebrates 50th year with season-ending tournament at ACC

The York Oldtimers Hockey League celebrated the end of its 50th year of operation with a spirited four-team, six-game tournament at the Aurora Community Centre ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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