July 2014 Archive

Magic and motorcycles mark milestone for Kerry’s Place

Families from across York Region gathered in Town Park on Sunday morning to give thanks. It wasn’t a religious service, or a chance to herald the achievements of...

New and familiar faces consider run for Council vacancy

Familiar faces are looking to fill the vacancy left on Council by MPP Chris Ballard. Former councillor Bob McRoberts confirms to The Auroran that he will be applying to fill...

Some newcomers to Council race wary about seeking vacancy

While familiar faces have expressed interest in going for the spot, many newcomers to this year’s Council race have decided to sit back and focus on their own campaigns, leaving this opportunity for those with previous experience.

Haberer is Vancouver-bound taking on Canada in Special Olympics Summer Games

From July 8 to 12, athletes from all over Canada are headed to Vancouver for the 2014 Special Olympics Summer Games and Aurora’s Mary Haberer will be right there in the thick of it.

Local gardeners gear up for Sunday’s Aurora Garden Tour

Anita Eveleigh takes a very pragmatic approach to her garden – if a plant doesn’t work, or serve its intended purpose, it’s out of there to make way for something better.

Sorority life is not a stretch for Legally Blonde’s Kyle

After heading off to university, Aurora’s Rhiannon Kyle got her first taste of sorority life. When people think of sororities, Rhiannon says most...

Aurora Lawn Bowling Club gears up for 100th anniversary celebration

For 100 years the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club has been a part of the community and on July 20, the club will officially mark its centenary season with a celebration.

Aurora Jays keep their eyes on the prize, continuing winning streak

The Aurora Jays senior men’s baseball team is on a tear in the North Dufferin Baseball League and don’t plan on letting up. Currently sitting third in the standings (with games in hand), the Jays have a sparkling 13 – 1 – 1 record, sit ..

Town to be a “Cornerstone Donor” to Sports Hall of Fame

It might have been a request which failed to fully ignite the Council table last year, but the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame was second time lucky last week, garnering enough votes around the Council table to secure $5,000 from the Town of Aurora.

“Riders” bring big bucks to Kerry’s Place

Before Brian Baynit’s nephew was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, he didn’t claim to know very much about anything that could be found on the autism spectrum.

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