October 2013 Archive

“Proper” infrastructure is needed for Downtown Aurora

There has been a change in the street scenery in the downtown area of Aurora. A restaurant has moved locations into the historic downtown area. ...

Enough already, says letter writer

(Re: Residents did want by-election, contends reader. October 26.) Here we go again. Now it is Mr. Maddocks’ one-sided lamenting letter dragging out dead and ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Circling the Drain

By Brock Weir You all know that feeling, the thrill of stumbling upon a winning formula. Instant success can bring instant gratification, but it can ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Red October

By Alison Collins-Mrakas As I watched the latest show to hit the theatre that is politics in Aurora, and believe me, it’s a show folks, ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Giving Thanks

Business: Giving thanks to a cornerstone of our community By Mayor Geoffrey Dawe It’s fantastic to have warm weather this late in the season. I ...

SENIOR SCAPE

By Charles Sequeira York Region Police Male Chorus On Sunday, October 27, the chorus will perform at the Aurora Seniors Centre. Door open at 1.30 ...

OTTAWA REPORT

By Lois Brown, MP Newmarket-Aurora Speech from the Throne On October 16, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, delivered the ...

Theatre Aurora’s “Missing” – A Review

Theatre Aurora continues its run of Canadian-based plays with the mystery drama “Missing”. Set in London, Ontario, the play by award winning Thornhill resident...

Breakfast celebrates Aurora’s 2012 – 2013 sport champions

Sport Aurora held their annual Breakfast of Champions to honour the community’s many championship teams and athletes on Sunday. Hundreds of participants were on hand to receive awards for achieving a provincial championship or higher...

Hall of Famer Stemmle has skiing in his blood

From 1988 to 1999, Aurora native Brian Stemmle carved an impressive career on the slopes as part of Canada’s national alpine ski team. Over those 14 years, Stemmle competed in four Olympics – Calgary in 1988...

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