April 2014 Archive

Aurora teens to receive silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards this weekend

Canoeing down a remote river, Tara Stipec was struck by the eerie feeling of being almost alone, in the middle of nowhere, with absolutely nothing man-made in her line of sight.

VOTE 2014: Abram wants to bring environmental, business eye to Council table

This is the second time around for Aurora’s Jim Abram. Mr. Abram, who ran for Council in the October 2010 election, has once again declared his candidacy.

Students find “Best Buddies” at St. Max

Best Buddies Canada has encouraged the Best Buddies clubs and programs in schools at the elementary level, high school and University and there are also programs available for special needs adults.

Youth are active at Our Lady of Grace

The Youth Group at OLG is not only large, but very strong and active.

Aurora Community Arboretum gears up for spring cleanup and planting season

The ice has melted, the sun is shining, and green blades of grass are starting to poke out from amongst their brown neighbours – and that signals the start of a very busy few months for the Aurora Community Arboretum.

Six-year-old captains team for Southlake Run – putting a new spin on his birthday party

Most seven-year-olds count down the days to their birthday. Their wish lists grow with each passing day, and their birthday party plans might inch closer and closer to Cirque du Soleil every year.

Ontario wines to be uncorked for first time at Aurora Farmers’ Market

For many Aurorans, the Aurora Farmers’ Market is the first destination to get a good selection of locally grown vegetables and fruit. Those looking for the fruit of the vine, however, have had to settle for the humble...

Gaertner questions “transparency” of Bulk Barn deal, but others question motion

Details over land transactions done at Town Hall are typically kept behind closed doors, but for one Aurora Councillor, those details do not go far enough.

Aurora High’s Rath Kong will share cancer journey as Relay for Life’s Honourary Survivor

Rath Kong was just 16 when left reeling with a cancer diagnosis. Ms. Kong, then a student at Newmarket High School, was diagnosed with a...

Bells ring out to mark “rebirth” of Aurora United Church

Hundreds filled the auditorium of Aurora High School for Easter Sunday services last week in the spirit of a new beginning.

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