The Auroran

UPDATED: Rebuilding fund established for Aurora United Church

Demolition crews are undertaking the difficult task of bringing down portions of Aurora United Church after a blaze reduced the nearly 140-year-old Aurora landmark to ruins on Friday.

MP mourns “mentor” in Jim Flaherty

Former Finance Minister, who died suddenly on Thursday, prized "out-of-the-box" thinking, says Lois Brown.

Tigers, Chamber clash over use of ACC

The Aurora Community Centre has been a venue for a variety of events over the years, but availability for the coming week sent two long-time tenants back to the drawing board to find a solution.

Heritage District would guide change, not stop it

Last week, there was a letter from Concerned Citizens of Southeast Aurora noting a letter from Graham Wride was long on criticism and short on ...

Get back to nature by volunteering

National Volunteer Week is April 6 – 12 With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Power of Words

By Brock Weir Sometimes there is nothing better in this world than something a little bit gutteral. Who among us doesn’t get at least a ...

INSIDE AURORA: Twin Peeks

By Scott Johnston By Scott Johnston We’ve all seen the name of Leksand, Sweden on the signs leading into town. Most Aurorans are, therefore, vaguely ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Teach a man to fish…

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Can you cook? Not cordon-bleu cooking, I am asking about basic cooking. Can you make mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables and some oven-baked ...

FRANKLY SPEAKING: Round One

Seniors and disabled win Round One against Health Minister By Frank Klees, MPP Newmarket-Aurora In the March 13th issue of The Auroran, my column carried ...