August 2014 Archive
de Sereville spreads “Girl Power” in science before heading to U of T
As she set her sights on the University of Toronto’s engineering sciences program, Aurora’s Yvette de Sereville wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Rising through the ranks at Aurora High School, where she was recently named top scholar...
Cost still at issue for Aurora Museum curator
The re-establishment of a new museum for Aurora took a significant step forward last week as Council signed off on a new curator, who could be put in place as early as this fall.
Holy Spirit student uses voice to wow judges in CNE’s Rising Stars contest
“My taste is not what you would expect from an 11-year-old,” says Aurora’s Louisa Barbosa, as she settles into a seat in her bright living room with a guitar behind her. While the guitar rests silent behind her...
Church rebuild could provide opportunities for Aurora United and the Town at large: Council
The April 11 fire which decimated Aurora United Church was seen by many to be a significant blow to the entire community, but as the community looks to the future four months on, discussions should get underway to find the best opportunities ahead of a rebuild.
Streetscape improvements in Aurora Promenade will be early focus of next Council
Beautifying Aurora’s downtown business core has been a subject debated at Aurora Council for many years and, when the new Council is inaugurated in December, it is likely to be near the top of the Agenda.
Blast survivors “hopeful” as military ombudsman takes on investigation for Valcartier cadets
It is an anniversary which Aurora resident Gerry Fostaty has marked privately for all but a handful of times, but this year was different. It was the 40th anniversary of a grenade blast
Think you know Aurora? Soak up some Local Colour!
Having lived in Aurora for 26 years and 14 years respectively, artists Eva Folks and Judy Sherman have seen Aurora grow and develop in ways they had never thought possible.
Aurora and Region need to work together to tackle housing crunch: Councillors
Aurora should have more of a say when it comes to addressing the need for affordable housing in the community. That is the word coming from Councillors out of last week’s Council...
Make sure you bag all your garbage before tossing it into your curbside bins: new bylaw
You may need to stock up on more garbage bags, following Council’s approval of a new waste bylaw last week. Rest assured, however, you don’t need to buy clear ...
Aurora’s Samantha Sendel takes home trampoline gold, bronze in Canada Cup
Aurora-born Samantha Sendel topped the podium and picked up a bronze in trampoline last weekend at the Canada Cup in Newmarket.
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