The Auroran

Form follows function in Petch House debate

Wide-ranging suggestions put forward as to what to do with Aurora’s historic Petch House are set to get a few price tags. Councillors voted to get a full cost breakdown of various options...

DOORS OPEN 2014: Blueprint House to make Doors Open debut

In many ways, the dwelling currently known as “Blueprint House” is like dozens of other World War One era homes in Aurora. The gable end of the two-storey structure faces the street and the house is deeper

Traffic concerns addressed in new plan for Ridge Road area

A revised plan for a long-gestating subdivision plan in southwest Aurora was approved last week, which could ultimately lead to the closure of Ridge Road from Yonge Street.

Details to be hammered out over Home Show’s move to SARC

When push came to shove, ultimately the Aurora Tigers’ claws had more might than the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Further details are set to be hammered out over the next couple of months to ensure the continued success of the Aurora Home Show after...

Aurora’s newest neighbours welcomed by Habitat for Humanity

Aurora’s name was not lost on Cesidio (Sid) Lippa, his wife, Rose, and their two daughters, when they received the keys to their new home on Thursday afternoon.

Hoedown promises good music, good fun, and a good boost to local groups

Get your cowboy boots polished, your hats brushed and, if you’re preparing to do battle in a Showdown, make sure your voice is in tune – Hoedown season is almost before us! This year, proceeds from

Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water, cautions Food Pantry

I would like to respond to the article in the June 26, 2014 edition of the Auroran, “Food advocates decide it’s time to consider other ...

Strawberry fest was a sweet success

I would like to publically thank the Aurora Community Band for their excellent musical offerings at the Aurora Farmers’ Market on June 21! From Gershwin ...