July 2014 Archive
Aurora United Church continues journey with exhibition marking fire
The images of the iconic landmark that was Aurora United Church being consumed by fire this past April won’t soon be forgotten by the Aurora community.
Funding for Joint Operations Centre moves ahead as options are readied for next month
Options and designs for Aurora’s new Joint Operations Centre (JOC) are due to come before Council for consideration next month.
Rocking Aurora music teachers could be “The Next Big Thing”
By day, they teach local kids at Aurora’s Piano Studio; by night, however, they turn to rock and (with your help) could be “The Next Big Thing.”
Protection of “Southeast Aurora” neighbourhood could be sparked again next week
A proposed heritage district for Downtown Aurora’s Southeast Quadrant might have fizzled at the Council table this spring, but if residents thought protection of the neighbourhood was down, it might not necessarily be out.
Seniors group puts smiles on kids’ faces around the world – one stitch at a time
There are few kids in the world for which the sight of a needle isn’t a cause for a groan or a grimace, but the needles of “Sew Much Fun”, the sewing circle of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre are soon to help put smiles on the faces of many children living in the developing world.
Aurora artist breathes new life into death in “Shift”
As a student preparing to enter her fourth year at OCAD, the life and work of Aurora artist Krista Arnold took an unexpected shift. Staying with her mother at the hospital as they...
Aurorans celebrate Canada Day in the Park
Aurorans of all ages flocked to Lambert Willson Park last Tuesday, July 1, to mark Canada Day in style. Capped by a dazzling fireworks display, activities throughout the day included activities designed to give a cross-country tour of Canada right here at home, and tributes to the Beatles, Tom Petty, and Fleetwood Mac.
Aurora needs to secure access on nature preserve as 2C development gets underway, says environmentalist
Aurora needs to step up its game and restrict access to an area nature preserve until it is fully ready to be accessed by the public, according to Susan Walmer, Executive Director of the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust.
Humber River Shakespeare Company returns to Aurora in Romeo and Juliet
The Humber River Shakespeare Company sets off on its seventh consecutive touring season with its modern-day adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s iconic lovers will take...
Sydney Nicholson finds her true voice again as Aurora’s Teen Idol
It’s rare that Aurora’s Sydney Nicholson has any doubts of where her ultimate goal lies. The local student, who is preparing to enter Grade 10 this September, has been sure...
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