The Auroran

VOTE 2014: Gallo launches mayoral campaign with bid to give “power back to the people”

Get ready to see a lot more of John Gallo. Gallo officially launched his mayoral bid before a packed fundraising dinner at The Mansion on Saturday night. Joined by his family, he said Aurorans are...

Ballard’s unpaid leave approved as Provincial campaign continues

As the 2014 Provincial Election campaign officially goes into its second week, the three declared candidates have hit the ground running. For the next several weeks, however, and ...

Bidder “disappointed” over museum process: CAM

Her company might be based in Markham, but Shelley Falconer, partner in Cultural Asset Management (CAM), considers herself a local. The King resident has expressed disappointment in the tone of Council debate...

Grade 4/5 students take colourful approach to rebuilding Aurora United Church

Aylin, Keira, Serin and Audrey are four students looking for ways to help their community. They might not all attend church regularly, or be religious in any way whatsoever, but last month...

Afghan vets saluted on National Day of Honour

Stepping up to the podium on Friday afternoon, Sergeant Jason Kloos of the Queen’s York Rangers did so in front of his wife, his baby, and a host of dignitaries from the police force and two levels of government to share his story.

Jobs in focus as Provincial campaign hits Week 2

As the Provincial Election campaign settles into its second official week, local focus is shifting to jobs and public services. Last week’s announcement by Tim Hudak that 100,000 public sector...

Museum moves forward as Council approves curator plan

A restored Aurora Museum is a go following Council approval last week. Councillors threw out an RFP, which attracted a winning bid from Cultural Asset Management (CAM), as well as the Aurora Historical Society and Aurora Cultural Centre...

Two to be arrested after fight, stabbing in Aurora

By Brock Weir Two Aurora men were due to be arrested last week in what police describe as a “domestic incident”, which left one of ...

Man stabbed in the abdomen during Aurora fight: Police

A man is undergoing surgery at Sunnybrook Hospital after being stabbed in Aurora on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the scene of a fight ...