August 2015 Archive

Solar opportunities make greener citizens

(Re: Machell’s Corners, July 23, 2015) I wanted to ring in on the comic in the July 23 edition of The Auroran, the one about ...

Barbarians U18 squads split double-header

The Under-18 Aurora Barbarians Premier team brought their record above the .500 level with a win over Brampton at home on Thursday, while the ‘B’ squad failed to rally against North Halton.

Cancer survivor “going walkabout” for Gilda’s Club

Ruth Garrett walks for those that are faced with the same difficult path she traversed in 2013. In September of that year..

Cadet recognized in international program

18 year old Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Regina Madarello from 2799 Queen’s York Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Aurora had an amazing and well deserved opportunity to represent Canada this summer while training in Australia.

Future of Aurora’s Canada Post bylaw remains “elephant in room”

Earlier this year, Aurora followed in the footsteps of the City of Hamilton in trying to regulate where Canada Post places new community mailboxes as they phase out door-to-door mail delivery service.

Education program could address swimming pool discharge

Despite stormy weather, many Aurorans spent this past Civic Holiday weekend basking in the sun around the pool – but what happens when the pool has to be cleaned? That is a question the Town might ask you to give serious consideration.

Blues and Cruise to help breathe new life into old musical friends

Giving young and emerging musicians a venue and an all-important audience has been a long-time mandate of the Aurora Winter Blues Festival, but this summer organizers are focusing on being with these young musicians from the ground floor.

Aurora’s “Diefenbunker” featured in Doors Open Aurora

Featured in Doors Open Aurora is one of the most interesting of the sites of the tour, known as the Aurora Readiness Centre or Aurora’s ...

Community garden “template” proposed for Aurora

Projects to provide a place for people to meet their neighbours, get fresh air and exercise, and feel a sense of accomplishment can only be a plus – but if it can also provide a place for people to grow their own food, so much the better, according to advocates proposing a new community garden in Aurora.

Aurora votes in two federal ridings this time around

By Brock Weir This election signals the beginning of an Aurora split as far as Federal representation is concerned. This time around, residents of Aurora ...

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