June 2013 Archive

Runner Joey Stel wants to make history of his own

Joey Stel, a 16-year-old runner from Aurora High, knows his school’s cross country history includes an OFSAA gold as recently as 2007, but the grade 11 student is taking it upon himself to try and keep that tradition rolling and make some history of his own.

Council changes stance on heritage park

Promoters of Hillary-McIntyre Park, a $10 million heritage park proposal bringing together three properties on Yonge Street, got a boost at...

Growing Together: the Bank of Montreal & Aurora

Few businesses in Aurora, if any, can boast they have served the same community on the very same corner for almost as long as the Town has existed. But, Aurora’s first Bank of Montreal location is no ordinary bank.

Canada Day festivities offer something for everyone

Whether you are a teen looking to showcase your musical talent, a more seasoned citizen looking to rock out to the tunes of your youth, a citizen at large looking for a stroll down memory lane, or looking to end the long weekend with a resounding bang – this is definitely your weekend.

Ontario needs to step up to lower hospital parking fares: Council

By Brock Weir If Aurora Council gets its way, it will cost you less to visit family, friends or loved ones at your local hospital. ...

Weekend GO Train service resumes Saturday

By Brock Weir Building on the significant uptake from riders, weekend GO train service returns this weekend. After last summer’s pilot project, the second year ...

Ron Wallace named Aurora’s Citizen of the Year

Ron Wallace, founding editor of The Auroran was named Aurora’s Citizen of the Year by Mayor Geoffrey Dawe on Tuesday.

Stinger Girls are BMO’s Team of the Week

BMO announced the honour for our local girls on Wednesday morning. With their win, the girls get a $500 team prize, a $500 donation to the team of their choice, loads of BMO swag, and a celebration at their local bank branch.

Celebration highlights progress, affordable housing

As children played and parents looked on with pride, residents of Aurora’s Charles Darrow Co-Op took a moment to think about how far they have come over the last 25 years. Indeed, it was a time for celebration and reflection as...

Judicial review investigated over cell tower

A judicial review could be the next phase in the saga surrounding the Bell Canada cell tower looming over west Aurora on the King boarder. Councillors voted Tuesday to seek legal advice on applying for a judicial review over the tower process, following an appeal from residents, led by...

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