August 2015 Archive

Canada’s Navy under Harper is “just not seaworthy”

Recent reports in Maclean’s and the Ottawa Citizen have shed light on the fact that Canada’s Flagship destroyer, HMCS Athabaskan, is so unseaworthy that it ...

AYSC wrapping up season with annual Stinger Cup

By Jake Courtepatte With the school year just around the corner comes the end of another summer soccer season. The Aurora Youth Soccer Club is ...

15U Storm sweep through beach Provincials

Storm Volleyball’s destiny continues to swirl around the province of Ontario. The Aurora-based 15-under Storm Typhoon girls team dominated the competition at Provincials last weekend at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto.

Aurora native named Trainer of the Year by Ontario Hockey Association

After earning the OJHL Trainer of the Year award for his work with the Newmarket Hurricanes, Drew Laskoski has been recognized provincially with the Ontario Hockey Association’s Trainer of the Year trophy.

Sport Aurora’s Mayor’s Breakfast of Champions Spotlight: Global Gymnastics

This past year, Global Gymnastics Club had two provincial level 9 athletes that successfully represented their club in a number of competitions.

Optimists and Staples team up with $7,000 goal for local kids

September is just around the corner and the Optimist Club of Aurora is once again teaming up with Staples (Yonge and Murray Drive) to make ...

Council pours cold water on hiring freeze

Council has nixed a proposed one-year hiring freeze of employees at Town Hall in favour of a new “vacancy control” program developed by new interim CAO Patrick Moyle.

Wanted: A designer to establish vision for Downtown Aurora’s “cultural precinct”

After nearly 15 years of discussion and delays, the future of Library Square could be determined through a larger vision for Aurora’s “Cultural Precinct.”

School caretaker pens novel for kids and young adults

Summer is winding down and as kids gear up for a return to school, they will do so chock full of memories – and maybe a secret or two – collected during the season that will have to sustain them until next June rolls around.

Inaugural winner of John West Scholarship “honoured” by recognition

Before former mayor John West died in late 2013, he left a lasting legacy for Aurora – namely, seed money for a scholarship to recognize the leaders of tomorrow.

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