May 2014 Archive

Beverley Wood named Aurora’s Citizen of the Year

She has lived her life in view that it is “amazing what one can learn when one opens up one’s ears”, but the sound might have been deafening for Beverley Wood on Monday night when she was named Aurora’s Citizen of the Year.

Former PM Paul Martin joins Ballard on campaign trail

Liberal candidate Chris Ballard had some high profile help on the campaign trail in former Prime Minister Paul Martin.

Voters won’t be swayed by cartoon over ward system

I cannot understand how anyone, other than Mr. Pullano, could misconstrue Scott Johnston’s cartoon regarding the ward system as a “Paid political message wishing to ...

Sit down with HCD residents to understand, says McIntyre

Councillor Evelyn Buck has used personal attack and innuendo against me and my motives. In her analysis of Heritage Conservation Districts, it would be more ...

Councillor Buck responds to criticism

John McIntyre knows how to tear a strip off when he has a mind to. He also knows where to find me when we are ...

Colourful exhibition highlights contemporary Aboriginal issues at Cultural Centre

The day before the RCMP released their report on missing and murdered Aboriginal women, Native artists expressed their pain and healing through their work in Aurora.

Homegrown players aim for success as Ontario Blues

The Ontario Blues senior men’s rugby team has shown a great degree of success, winning three consecutive MacTier Cups in 2011, 2012 and 2013 in the annual Canadian Rugby Championship.

Boston Marathon was emotional one for Aurora runner

As one of the most storied athletic events in North America, the annual Boston Marathon has had its fair share of storylines over the years. Just one year removed from the horrific bombings that killed three and injured over 200 others, longtime Aurora...

Voters need an alternative voice, says Green Party candidate

Andrew Roblin is not your run of the mill candidate. The Aurora native, who secured the Newmarket-Aurora nomination for the Green Party of Ontario last week, has heard all the arguments before. His...

New Democrats will represent true “values” of Newmarket-Aurora: Duff

The “values” of the people of Aurora and Newmarket have not been represented at Queen’s Park by the Liberals or the Progressive Conservatives, and it is time for these values to have their day, according to Aurora’s Angus Duff.

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