December 2013 Archive

POLITICS AS USUAL: Sexism in Politics?

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Amid the circus that was the Rob Ford Dramedy these past few weeks, there was one curious statement by a Toronto Councillor ...

SENIOR SCAPE: Santa Under the Stars

By Jim L. Abram Aurora’s “best-in-class” Santa under the Stars Parade was held on Saturday, November 23. Well, it was more like Santa under the ...

OTTAWA REPORT

By Lois Brown, MP Newmarket-Aurora Employers invited to apply to Canada Summer Jobs Employers can now apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2014 funding, which each ...

“Jamming” for Typhoon Haiyan Relief

Their music has helped rebuild a local barn and supported the local hospital, now the sounds of the Thursday Night Jam Band will go international December 5 to benefit relief efforts in the Philippines.

Return your books “on the GO”

Commuters on GO Transit are rarely without a newspaper, magazine or a book – but those who frequent the Aurora GO Station can now return their library books with ease.

Director Riddell celebrates the less familiar at Theatre Aurora

Theatre-goers are usually familiar with popular stage musicals like “My Fair Lady” or “Oklahoma!” and while familiarity can often breed contempt, that’s not normally the case with musical theatre enthusiasts, says Bob Riddell.

Aurora Tigers notch wins as team hits the road

The Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey team has been on a torrid pace as of late, and it continued last week when they notched wins against the Trenton Golden Hawks and the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots.

Aurora athletes are tops at Pickering College

After the conclusion of another successful fall sports program, Pickering College recently announced the full list of awards for some of their top athletes.

Wellness centre brings new support service to York Region

It takes a village to raise a child, but this village should be there to lend a hand from adulthood through all the twists and turns life provides.

Aurora takes step forward on Library Square’s future

Aurora has taken the next step in deciding the future fate of Library Square. Councillors voted to look into pinning down the costs of tearing down the old homes of the Aurora Public Library and Aurora Seniors’ Centre/Fire Hall on Victoria Street...

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