August 2015 Archive

Town strikes deal with Canada Post over community mailboxes

As things get heated between Canada Post and greater Montreal on the placement of community mailboxes, the situation in Aurora has become decidedly cooler after the municipality inked a deal with the Crown Corporation.

Conservatives “allow families to make the decisions that impact them”: Brown

Newmarket-Aurora’s Conservative candidate Lois Brown is well on her way, inching towards victory one step at a time – victory, that is, over her goal of 10,000 steps a day, knocking on doors in Newmarket-Aurora to get her message out there.

Doors Open across Aurora (gallery)

Saturday was a time to take in rarely seen Aurora landmarks – and experience favourite locations in new ways.

Sports groups make pitch for Hallmark building

To some, the former Hallmark Cards plant on Vandorf Road and Industrial Parkway South might seem simply an empty box of a warehouse -- but others see potential.

Moyle takes the helm as Aurora’s interim CAO

Municipal government is "where all the action is," according to Aurora's new Chief Administrative Officer.

Celebrations will mark Queen’s milestone reign

Queen Elizabeth II is set to overtake Queen Victoria's record as longest reigning monarch on September 9, and the Town of Aurora is hosting a community celebration to mark the historic occasion.

BROCK’S BANTER: Rock the Boat

By Brock Weir Just when you’re starting to become complacent again on being Canadian, something inevitably comes at you out of the blue – and ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: The Federal Election

By Stephen Somerville Your humble scribe is getting off his front porch and coming to see you. I’m not sure though if that should be ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Ride instilled pride

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora This past Sunday, you may have noticed a contingent of horses and riders come through Aurora. They were accompanied by ...

SENIOR SCAPE: See how far we’ve come

By Jim L. Abram What an exciting time it is to be a member of the Aurora Seniors’ Centre! Our members are an energetic (yes, ...

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