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 the annual Smile Cookie campaign. Running from Monday, April 27 through Sunday, May 3, the ...

Local trustees spared in education reforms, but uncertainty remains in York, Peel

Sweeping changes are coming to the structure of school boards across Ontario, but uncertainty still remains over boards such as the York Catholic District School ...

Incumbents begin making intentions known ahead of Municipal Election

Voters encouraged to check electoral information, learn more about running at upcoming workshops.

Animal Services seeing an increase in requests for help in keeping pets

Rabies vaccine and microchip clinic set for May 2

Youth artists invited to show work in 62nd annual Aurora Art Show

Art offers limitless possibilities and that’s certainly true for artists who have participated in the Aurora Art Show and Sale, an enduring partnership between the ...

Auditions now open for annual Aurora Performing Arts Festival

If you’re a singer, dancer, or actor 17-years-old or younger looking for a local opportunity to shine, audition reels are now being accepted for the ...

Chambers join forces to honour Top 40 Under 40 business leaders

Local Chambers of Commerce are teaming up to recognize up-and-coming business professionals in Aurora, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury with a new Top 40 Under 40 ...

Aurora has capacity for nearly 1,000 more residents ahead of Regional review

Aurora has the capacity for 998 new residents in the next few years – a number that could increase pending Regional infrastructure upgrades. The latest ...

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 ...

Local trustees spared in education reforms, but uncertainty remains in York, Peel

Sweeping changes are coming to the structure of school boards across Ontario, but uncertainty still remains over boards such as the York Catholic District School ...

Incumbents begin making intentions known ahead of Municipal Election

Voters encouraged to check electoral information, learn more about running at upcoming workshops.

Animal Services seeing an increase in requests for help in keeping pets

Rabies vaccine and microchip clinic set for May 2

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, ...

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 ...

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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