June 2015 Archive

York Region students get a taste of fire fighting

Grade 3 students across York Region put their creativity to the test recently, brainstorming new and colourful ways to convey the message of fire safety. Their hard work paid off on Friday...

Easier access in works for Aurora Family Leisure Complex

Making the Aurora Family Leisure Complex more accessible for users with mobility issues remains a top priority for Councillors and members of the public looking to iron out the issues and concerns surrounding the newly renovated Centre.

Community Centre parking lot plan to be environmental example

They may have paved paradise to put up a parking lot, but soon the parking lot around the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) will work to help the nature around it.

“Mother Bear” recognized by province for breaking down Region-wide barriers

After her first child was born with an intellectual disability, Lois Davies increasingly found herself taking on the role of “Mother Bear”, fighting for her son to have the same opportunities as everyone else around him.

Record-breaking amount raised at CDS Auction

By Kim Sillcox On May 29th, the stars were aligned and came out in force to attend The Country Day School’s 42nd Annual Auction. The ...

Lieutenant-Governor salutes cadets on first visit to Aurora

With a blow to the jaw from a brother-in-arms, a member of the Queen’s York Rangers Cadet Corps dropped to the ground, while other members of the Corps rushed out with a stretcher to bear him to safety. As they...

Provincial electoral riding to be split, following Federal lead

Aurora will once again be split in two electoral ridings as the Province of Ontario follows the lead of the Federal Government.

Williams crowns prom King and Queen in landslide vote

By Brock Weir Prom is a magical time for any student, but the graduating class of Dr. G.W. Williams made some magic of their own ...

There is hope after residential schools, says activist

There were a lot of things left unsaid when Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux was growing up. Unfortunately, what was not being said was all too often acted out.

Vocal residents change Council’s mind on proposed cell tower

Council changed course on a Committee decision to concur with a proposed new cell phone tower on Bloomington Road, following vocal opposition this week from concerned residents.

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