March 2014 Archive

Shake off the winter blahs with Winter Blues this week

This has been the coldest, snowiest, and generally most unpleasant winter many Aurorans can remember – but if you’re looking for a way to shake off the winter blues, this is your week.

Partridge brings a touch of home to the Cultural Centre

Preparing for his next Aurora gig this week, musician David Partridge is taking cobwebs off a lamp and beating the dust off an old rug he keeps in the basement because, after all, it is all about the ambiance.

SARC staff receive thanks after reviving collapsed skater

On Friday, Edwin Jackson was able to give thanks in person to staff at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) for saving his life after collapsing at the centre on February 21.

Battle of Yonge Street comes down to the wire after Tigers battle Caines

Heading into the playoffs for a round with the rival Newmarket Hurricanes, the Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey club knew exactly what it would take to win, and, so far, have executed the game plan well.

Lester B. students have Olympic closing of their own

Still energized by the buzz of Canada ending the Olympics with flurry of gold medals in the final few days, students at Lester B. Pearson PS were treated to a special closing ceremony of their own last week.

Rick Hansen PS inaugurates first Cultural Day with wheelchair basketball

Rick Hansen Public School held their first ever Cultural Day last week with great fanfare. The school had 323 respondents and over 100 families sign up to stop by the event on Thursday night.

2008 Citizen of the Year Walmer reflects on “encore” as 2014 nominations approach

Aurora environmentalist Susan Walmer is comfortable in what she describes as the “encore phase” of her life. For her, it was a matter of wanting to do something to make a difference in her own lifetime...

Women offer community support over wine and chocolate

Aurora’s Jennifer Ettinger offered her “ultimate cheat day” Thursday night, hosting the fifth annual “Women, Wine & Chocolate” fundraiser at Cardinal Golf and Country Club.

Council takes first steps in securing Aurora Sports Dome

Council has taken the first steps in “exploring” a future purchase of the Aurora Sports Dome.

VOTE 2014: Desai will focus on business, youth and seniors as latest Council candidate

After only living in Aurora for a few short months, Arshad Desai has decided the best way to become involved in his community is to be a part of the change we would like to see become a reality.

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