September 2014 Archive

SENIOR SCAPE: Seniors’ Centre opens late

By Sylvia Dickens Do you find yourself wondering why the Centre isn’t open later? Most activities end around 3.45 p.m. to give members a chance ...

ASK THE DESIGNER: Updating for Fall

By Jean Bisnaire Niche Decor “I’m starting to get ready for the fall season in my home. What are some things to consider?” For many ...

Culture Days at Theatre Aurora

Theatre Aurora is excited to be participating in the national Culture Days initiative with a special presentation of a short reading from the theatre adaptation of Aurora resident Marina Nemat’s compelling, bestselling memoir, Prisoner of Tehran.

Jays set to face off against Ivy Leafs in NDBL Championship

The Aurora Jays senior men’s baseball team is three wins away from their first-ever North Dufferin Baseball League (NDBL) title. After steamrolling their way through the first two rounds, sweeping both Barrie and New Lowell in six games total, the Jays now face their toughest opponent yet in the Ivy Leafs.

Tigers wrap up undefeated OJHL preseason ahead of next week’s season opener

The Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey team didn’t skip a beat in the offseason, continuing their stellar play where it left off last season. The St. Michael’s Buzzers came to Aurora on August 22...

Sport Aurora Breakfast of Champions Spotlight: Aurora Barbarians u18 are 2013 Ontario Champions

As the final whistle sounded on the 2013 Ontario u18 championship match with the score tied 12-12, Barbarians coach Ryan Stickle proudly announced to the nervous team that there was nothing to worry about as his team, “had the best kicker in Ontario.”

VOTE 2014: Council candidate Tom Mrakas looks for new ways to keep Aurora growing and moving

Tom Mrakas has long had a ringside seat to politics here in Aurora. For four years, his wife, Alison Collins-Mrakas, served as Councillor from...

More money needed to combat snow when it starts to fly this fall

It won’t be news to anyone, with the possible exception of snowbirds, but this past winter was one of the most challenging in recent memory – and Aurora is still paying the cost for bearing Mother Nature’s wrath.

Ex-NHLer Greg Hotham lands in the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

Greg Hotham enters the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame as one of two residents inducted into the Athlete category in 2014. Although Hotham was born in London, Ontario, his ...

Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Liberals wait for nomination date

While Aurora Liberals living north of Wellington Street gear up to acclaim their next Federal candidate on Monday, those living south of the new Federal boundary are cooling their heels.

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