May 2014 Archive

Meet Your Iron Chefs: Dharshan Gopal of King Richard’s

He’s no rookie in the kitchen, but it will be the first time King Richard’s English Pub Chef Dharshan Gopal tests his mettle in the upcoming Iron Chef Aurora competition.

Meet Your Iron Chefs: Krystian Catala of Gourmet Gringos

When Krystian Catala put his food to the test on Food Network’s Dinner Party Wars, he learned a few things coming out of the competition. The first was to keep the menus simple, fresh, and current. The second was to always...

12 Years later, Barb Hartwell remains at forefront of fundraising for husband’s tribute run

“You would have to know Bob to know he just has that full little smile on his face and doesn’t say anything,” says Barb Hartwell with a laugh, as she recalls the 2014 Run/Walk for Southlake.

Confidence, emotion-building art to be showcased in new downtown art gallery

You can’t draw a straight line? Big deal. That’s why God invented rulers. That is the relaxed approach Susan Stortini takes to life – and art. Everyone...

Region provides tips to stump the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer

On May 14, Stacey Bowman, Invasive Species Specialist of York Region Forestry, enlightened a group of approximately 45 people about the status of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in our area.

York Regional Police honoured at annual appreciation night

Supporting Victims was the theme for the sold-out 22nd Annual York Regional Police (YRP) Appreciation Night. The annual appreciation dinner gala took place on May 13 at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Vaughan.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York will unveil Aurora’s Diamond Jubilee Park plaque

A new plaque commemorating Aurora recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal will be formally dedicated by the Duke of York next month. Prince Andrew is due to unveil the commemorative plaque, which will take pride of place in Aurora’s Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park, at...

LBP student grows locks extra-long for cancer research

Enjoy the luxurious mop of locks on top of Jakob Israel’s head while you can, because they won’t be there very much longer. The Grade 4 student at Lester B. Pearson Public School is getting in the zone...

Mentorship is key to Sydney’s “Student Success”

Sydney Cobbald may have been the last to know. The Grade 12 student at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, who has been...

Opposition to Heritage District remains, despite boundary review

A final decision on whether or not to stop the controversial Heritage Conservation District proposed for Downtown Aurora’s southeast quadrant from heading into Phase 2 will be made on Tuesday night.

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