Sam Saberi, owner of Tina’s Grill, remembered as community leader

Restaurateur and philanthropist Sam Saberi, owner of popular Tina’s Grill, has died. His passing on the morning of April 21 was confirmed by his family. He was 41. Saberi was well-known throughout Aurora for his passion for giving back to ...

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.

Red Dress Day Walking Vigil will honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit people

Members of the community are invited to honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit individuals on Tuesday, May 5, as the Town of ...

Gaertner, Aurora’s longest-serving Councillor, won’t seek re-election this fall

Outgoing Councillor makes endorsement for Ward 3 role

Charge up your EV for free as Aurora marks Earth Day

Anti-idling campaign will hand out tickets you actually want

Windrow removal pilot could continue into winter of 2026 – 2027

Aurora’s windrow removal pilot project could resume in the winter ahead as Council continues to look for the right formula to make it work. The ...

Value of attending conferences should be reported by Council members: motion

Members of Council attending conferences, seminars and other events at the expense of the Town could soon be required to report back on the trip’s ...

Yonge Street Active Transportation Corridor moves forward amid budget questions

A multiuse path on the west side of Yonge Street in Aurora’s south end is poised to move forward this month amid an increase in ...

Indigenous Relations Committee projects set to transform landmarks

As Aurora puts the finishing touches on plans for its Red Dress Day Walking Vigil on the evening of May 5, work is continuing on ...

Marquee Theatrical Productions gets boost from the Province to increase accessibility, opportunities

As the curtain lifted on Marquee Theatrical Productions’ Jesus Christ Superstar on Friday evening, so too did it lift on an enhanced new future for ...

Historian wants Aurora to get on board with 175th anniversary of R.A.I.L.

Aurora was formally incorporated as a village in 1863, but some historians argue that Aurora’s emergence really came a decade before with the arrival of ...

Chinese Calligraphy and Painting comes to life through workshop series

A new workshop focusing on Chinese calligraphy and painting is being hailed as a “significant breakthrough for Aurora’s multicultural landscape.” “Colour Your Life, Heals Through ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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