The Auroran

“Big Move” proposals are unacceptable, says MPP

Metrolinx formally released their recommendations on how to fund tens of billions of dollars’ worth of transportation improvements in the Greater Toronto Area Monday – and they fall to the taxpayer.

Old library should make way for new community use, say residents

Aurora’s old public library building should come down, according to residents.

Leave your mark at Sunday’s Street Festival

By Brock Weir You will have a chance to leave your mark this Sunday, June 2, as tens of thousands are expected to converge on ...

Aiming for a sticky world record

Lester B. Pearson students will be limbering up their lips this week in an attempt to beat the world record for the largest number of people in any one place blowing bubbles. They’re not trying to blow bubbles of the soap and water variety, but the pesky, pink chewing gum at their annual spring picnic to celebrate the end of the school year on Thursday, June 6.

BROCK’S BANTER: Sober Second Thoughts

By Brock Weir “Bullying is very hot this year,” joked Aurora filmmaker Alex Broughton Thursday at the Aurora Cultural Centre during the intermission for Aurora ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Fates

Leafs vs. Bruins: Fates Change Quickly By Stephen Somerville I work for a company that develops and constructs large natural gas fired generation projects and ...

SENIOR SCAPE: Leafs Leave

By Jim L. Abram What do you call a Toronto Maple Leaf with a Stanley Cup ring? Very old or a thief Well, I was ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: A Force for Change

By Alison Collins-Mrakas My last column spoke of the need for politicians to be a force for positive change – and specifically commending Aurora’s Council ...

OTTAWA REPORT

By Lois Brown, MP Newmarket-Aurora Welcoming Commander Chris Hadfield back to earth Canada has welcomed our very own space pioneer Chris Hadfield back to earth ...