The Auroran

Town to buy Old Armoury for $515,000

The Town of Aurora has struck a deal with the Federal Government to purchase the old Aurora Armoury. With the deal set to close at the end of the month, the historic building could become home to a year-round Farmers' Market.

Lawsuits have cost Aurora nearly $1 million

Legal bills for old and ongoing lawsuits between former and incumbent members of Council, and members of the public have cost Aurora nearly $1 million over the last seven years.

Jessica and Shannon fly the flag for Aurora at this Friday’s Showdown final

As 17-year-old Jessica Joerges hit the stage Saturday at Aurora’s Ribfest, the dull roar of the thousand-strong crowd hit a crescendo. Several friends, family and supporters...

Bullying remains constant despite political claims, says coalition founder

(Re: Everyone pays when bullying isn’t addressed, August 21, 2014) I am writing in response to the above opinion piece written by newly elected MPP ...

Heat rising in political “squabble”?

(Re: “Mayor’s rebuttal doesn’t wash with Kean”, August 28, 2014) When the Editor’s heading above Mr. Kean’s letter: “Mayor’s rebuttal doesn’t wash with Kean” reaches ...

Time to beautify water management area in west Aurora

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, along with municipalities, have built a water management area in Aurora at Bathurst Street and McClelland Way. If anyone ...

BROCK’S BANTER: A TIFF & Quibble

By Brock Weir So, how many of you joined me Sunday morning, collectively asking yourself, “Isn’t the definition of insanity doing something over and over ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Rodents of Unusual Size

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Many people enter the political realm only to exit it a short while later disgusted by what they see, experience or worse, ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Ring of Fire

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora One of the most exciting economic development opportunities we have in Ontario is the mineral rich Ring of Fire, located ...