The Auroran

Gold seal of approval from “Duke of Ed” and Princess

(Photo by Grant Martin Photography) By Brock Weir As she approached the podium at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier Hotel last week, the one thing weighing on ...

Highland Gate residents and local governments can take lessons from Newmarket: former MPP

As residents form groups to make their voices heard on the future of the venerable golf course, they fear another Glenway situation.

Canada Post to stop door-to-door delivery next fall

If you’re one of the approximately 4,500 Aurora homes that still receives mail at your doorstep, enjoy it while you can.

Winter wonderland or not, Santa Claus is coming back to Town this Saturday!

Floats, marching bands, dancers, and even Pachi the Porcupine, will join Santa in his trip down Yonge Street.

BROCK’S BANTER: Strength Over Time

By Brock Weir Is it unusual to have the odd pang of jealousy around Remembrance Day commemorations? This is a relatively new feeling for me, ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Three problems with voter apathy

By Alison Collins-Mrakas If the recent elections tell us anything, it’s that it’s time for a change. We continue to see election after election with ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Final Thoughts

Municipal Election 2014: Final Thoughts By Stephen Somerville The results are in. Mr. Geoffrey Dawe is still the Mayor, while we have a few new ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Remembrance Day Week

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora It has been a moving week. The older I get, the more powerful Remembrance Day becomes. Perhaps, with the passing ...

SENIOR SCAPE: Our Woodcarvers are Tops

By Charles Sequeira Members of the Aurora Seniors Association Carvers recently attended the “Magic in Wood” annual wood carving show and competition presented by the ...