April 2014 Archive
Time for residents to get involved in review process, say environmentalists
It’s time for concerned citizens to make a lot of noise and elevate the discussion on the environmental plans that protect lands in Ontario.
Volunteers gear up for Aurora’s first Habitat for Humanity build
Volunteers are spending this week practicing their hammer wielding and their skills around a paint roller, all in preparation of tackling Aurora’s first Habitat for Humanity build.
Rebuilding fund established for Aurora United Church
By Brock Weir Demolition crews are expected to continue dismantling portions of the nearly 140-year-old Aurora United Church after a devastating fire reduced the historic ...
Hope rises from the ashes
Members of Aurora United Church are looking into their faith following Friday’s fire which gutted not only their spiritual centre, but also a building which has served as the spiritual home for generations of their families spanning nearly 140 years.
Easter services will continue as artefacts are found in rubble
Easter services will continue as planned for parishioners of Aurora United Church. As plans for the future started falling into place, parishioners were overjoyed when demolition crews found their beloved hand bells virtually unscathed in the remains of a burnt-out closet.
22-year-old dead after Saturday police shooting
A 22-year-old man is dead after an altercation with police in Aurora. Just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, York Regional Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a "man with a gun" near Leslie and State Farm. The SIU expects an update on the case this week.
UPDATED: 22-year-old man dead following Aurora shooting
A 22-year-old man is dead after an altercation with police in Aurora. Just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, York Regional Police responded to a 9-1-1 ...
Rise and Shine Breakfast will continue as scheduled
It's business as usual for the regular Rise & Shine Community Breakfast. Due to the fire, the event will instead be held starting at 9.30 a.m. at Trinity Anglican Church.
Local leaders praise first responders as Aurora loses landmark
Local leaders from all levels of government praised York Region’s first responders in their handling of the fire which tore through Aurora United Church on Friday. Among those on hand watching the scene unfold were Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, MPP Frank Klees, along with Councillors Chris Ballard and John Gallo.
Distraught congregation hopes for new life after devastating fire
Members of Aurora United Church are looking into their faith following Friday’s fire which gutted not only their spiritual centre, but also a building which has served as the spiritual home for generations of their families spanning nearly 140 years. As the flames raged, first from the rear of the church and quickly spreading to engulf the entire building, many parishioners looked on with tears rolling down their cheeks, some describing the frustration of feeling “helpless” in the situation...
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