September 2014 Archive

New Aurora, Newmarket, and Georgina moms top demand at Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon provides services for young mothers to young families throughout York Region, but when it comes to the number of people coming through their doors, Aurora is among the top three municipalities that come to use their services.

“Buy Local” grows organically door-to-door through new Aurora business

Growing up in Mexico, Rafael Minassian and Lisette Palacios grew up with an abundance of fresh, organic produce. Avocados were a great favourite, but so were apples and

From the AMHA to Ironman, Aurora native achieves ultimate goal

Jesse Micak has covered a lot of ground since he first laced up and hit the ice, participating in local hockey, followed by baseball, and eventually soccer as part of the Cardinal Carter Team.

Human Rights campaign lays foundation for ongoing local dialogue

When staff at the Aurora Public Library sat down late last year to brainstorm ideas on different ways to engage the community in their One Book One Aurora campaign throughout 2014, few could have anticipated what a timely turn their planning took over the spring and summer.

Martha’s Table marks 10th year of food and fellowship in community

10 years on, there’s still always room to pull up a chair at Martha’s Table.

Town Hall says “BALS!” to ALS with Ice Bucket Challenge

Council and staff at Town Hall took the plunge in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last week, saying “BALS!” to the disease, which claimed the life of one of their loved ones.

All-day, two-way GO Trains will be “biggest development in Aurora for 100 years”

Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard renewed his campaign commitment to secure all-day, two-way GO Trains for the riding last week to members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

Ridge Road closure expected to come sooner than residents anticipated

Residents on Aurora’s Ridge Road were left seeing red recently after they were told a plan to limit Yonge Street access to their street was coming sooner than originally envisioned.

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