June 2015 Archive

AKBA home run derby helps family hit with leukemia

12-year old Matthew Littlejohn was hit with the biggest news of his life in early May. The seemingly healthy AAA hockey player’s trouble began...

Pan Am gold medalist joins Diggers coaching squad

Aurora’s Todd Martin has a good feeling about Canada’s chances at softball gold in next month’s Pan Am Games. He’s already got his tickets and his predictions...

International polo tournament coming to York Region this week

World-class polo players from Argentina, the United States, and across Canada are converging on Richmond Hill this weekend for an extravagant three-day competition and gala.

Advocate invites community to take a guided walk on namesake trail

Fostering a trails system allowing Aurora residents to get everywhere they need to go as off-road as possible has been a long-held dream for Klaus Wehrenberg.

Bells toll for missing women

The usual cacophony of traffic and construction in Downtown Aurora was punctuated precisely 374 times this Sunday, and will conclude a further 748 times this week to remember 1,122 lives.

Tree cutting restrictions on golf courses will have to wait until fall

Another move towards getting rid of an exemption for golf courses within Aurora’s tree protection bylaw will have to wait until the fall.

Timberlane redevelopment moves forward following plan review

The redevelopment of Timberlane Athletic Club to a new residential neighbourhood cleared an important hurdle last week after studies were conducted to address concerns brought forward by surrounding businesses.

Better late than never — Aurora’s 2015 Citizen of the Year receives honour

When Diane Buchanan was named Aurora’s Citizen of the Year last month, she had no idea the award was coming and, as such, was enjoying a previously-booked golfing holiday in Myrtle Beach when she received the call from Mayor Geoff Dawe.

Regency Acres brings outside inside to inspire students, community

Ella and Sienna Greg still can’t believe their eyes when they walk into Regency Acres Public School. Until very recently, the first...

Car company questions decision to host cell tower after outcry

Local business owner Michael Carcone is “questioning his decision” to host a potential new cell phone tower following concerns from family, employees and neighbours.

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