October 2013 Archive

Aurora Barbs return to McCormick Cup final

The Aurora Barbarians senior men’s team will return to the McCormick Cup Championship game Saturday. The McCormick Cup is the symbol of supremacy in Ontario senior...

Musicians hope to take “vehicle” international

The phrase “have gun, will travel” is a well-used one, but it’s a philosophy not unlike that shared by musicians Justin Hines, and Ash & Bloom. They don’t need much – just some room and board, a place to play, and a good cause.

Newly launched Aurora business tackles finding a “found it” feeling

James Daigle wants you to find your own “found it feeling”. The local entrepreneur behind MyDaigo, a company producing small transmitters to keep track of valuables like cell phones and...

Quality of life tied the information highway

York Region’s broadband infrastructure is mission critical to keeping and growing new businesses in Canada’s fastest growing region and ultimately bettering the quality of life for all of its 1.1 million residents.

Growing Together: Irvine Robinson Interiors

Neil Irvine’s grandfather, Jack, was “all about the work” – and it is work he continues as the third generation at the helm of Aurora’s Irvine Robinson Interiors.

Committee looks for community “buy in” for Jubilee playground

Plans march on for a $100,000+ accessible playground at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park, but some want to make sure that if you build it, you better build it right.

Emerald Ash Borer starts showing “obvious” damage

At the beginning of the year, evidence of the invasive emerald ash borer in Aurora was limited to little more than a handful of bugs collected in specially designed traps. This summer and fall, however, their damage “became obvious...

Aurora should set an “example” on accessible buildings: Committee

Should all public buildings and spaces meet the requirements of accessibility legislation in Ontario, or should Aurora go the extra mile?

Students broaden Ukrainian horizons …one computer at a time

Canadians students know the power of computers all too well. Aurora student Sally Falk uses it to connect with friends, learn, and...

Second Hillary House ball offers glimpse of past, vision of future

Aurorans gathered in King Friday night to mark the 151st birthday of an old friend at the second annual Hillary House Ball.

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