The Auroran

Breaking bread brought an oasis of calm between local faiths

With tensions boiling over between Israel and Hamas in recent weeks, Aurora was an oasis of calm last week as people from across York Region, representing many faiths that add to the richness of local culture, came together for an evening of dialogue.

Aurora Museum vision could move forward with new curator plan

After spending the first half of the year collecting dust once again, the Aurora Collection could soon receive some extra tender loving care, pending a Council decision this week.

Salaries for Mayor and Council to stay as-is…for now

Pegging salaries for the Mayor of Aurora and Councillors on a more predictable scale is likely to be an issue tackled by the class of 2018, following a Council decision this month. Earlier in July, a...

UPDATED: Don Constable selected to fill Council vacancy

Aurora Council selected former councillor Don Constable to join them at the table Tuesday afternoon, filling the vacancy left by MPP Chris Ballard.

Rink to be dedicated in “most fitting tribute” to Judy Sherin

She kept close tabs – and kept an eye out for – numerous community groups and athletes booking Aurora’s sports and recreation facilities for over 25 years, and now the legacy of...

Full day kindergarten back on at St. Joseph

Full day kindergarten will be back on at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School this fall after all, following a decision made Monday by the York Catholic District School Board.

BROCK’S BANTER: A Nice, Healthy Glow

By Brock Weir Whether or not you are personally happy over Newmarket-Aurora turning Red after last month’s Provincial Election, you have to admit the results ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Customer Service VII

By Stephen Somerville Back in March 2012, I again wrote about a subject that had been of increasing concern to me – the lack of ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: A Very Public Vote

By Alison Collins-Mrakas As of 4.30 p.m. Friday, we officially have 18 candidates for the Council vacancy; citizens of sound mind and body, willing and ...