August 2015 Archive

Good idea, but wrong location for community garden proposal

(Re: Community garden “template” proposed for Aurora, August 6) In the article appearing in The Auroran, the Aurora Community Tennis Club (ACTC) was referred to ...

Conservative candidate’s signs “misleading”

I am concerned that the new candidate for the Conservative Party in Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill has “re-elect” on his signs. He may hope to be ...

Browne integral to Ribfest’s success: reader

(Re: Chilliwack and The Spoons to headline Ribfest, August 6) Wendy Browne is standing with the Mayor announcing the acts for Ribfest. Your photo fails ...

Jays knocked out in first round of NDBL playoffs

It was a disappointing end to a short post-season for the 2015 Aurora Jays, one in which they showed a lot of promise.

Breakfast of Champions Spotlight: Evolution Gymnastics

Training an average of 15 hours a week, the Men’s Artistic Provincial level athletes from Evolution Gymnastics Aurora (EGA) topped off another great season last year with some stellar performances at the 2015 Ontario Championships.

Development charges “significant barrier” in bringing hotel to Aurora: report

As Aurora looks at ways to draw people into the community, the big question is, now that Aurora’s hotel has closed its doors, just where they are going to stay. According to...

Mayor forms “Task Force” on physical activity

By Brock Weir Want to take a stroll to Mars and back? You had better contact Town Hall. Mayor Geoff Dawe has struck the “Mayor’s ...

Hall of Fame inductee a champion for disabled athletes

Alan Dean has been to Spain, New Zealand, Greece, South Korea, and South Africa, to name a few. “I’ve had the most exciting life, I’ve travelled all over the world. I’ve been lucky to be able to do what I’ve done.”

Doors Open offers chance to peek inside historic boys’ school

If you’ve never visited St. Andrew's College, you’ll have your chance on Saturday, August 15 when the independent all-boys school opens its doors to the public.

Local youth prepare to shine in Rising Star Competition

Allison Lee and Daniel Tamburro are hoping to be Canada’s next rising stars. The seven-year-old dancing duo is set to compete in the junior division of the Canadian National Exhibition’s (CNE) Rising Star Talent Competition in Toronto on August 21.

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