September 2015 Archive

400th anniversary of Brule expedition arrives in Aurora on Saturday

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the exploration of Ontario by Samuel de Champlain and to mark the occasion the Societe d’histoire de Toronto ...

Remaining candidates looking forward to Vote Smart debates

Despite the non-participation of Aurora’s two Conservative candidates, the remaining candidates vying for your vote say they are looking forward to two engaging evenings at the Aurora Cultural Centre next week.

“Welcome to Wellington” – new school year brings changes for Aurora Senior P.S. community

Ken Arnott has always wanted to open up a new school and, this week, the long-time educator gets to do just that – sort of.

Culture Days at Cultural Centre includes Celebration fit for a Queen

A celebration fit for a Queen, local artists launch their inspired exhibitions and a ‘creative safari’ - it’s Culture Days at the Centre!

Health and Sex-Ed changes are long overdue, says MPP

Ontario was once a leader when it came to health education, but has since fallen behind the likes of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, according to Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard. But, now it is time to play catch-up.

Ribfest set to sizzle for 10th anniversary

The scent and the smoke emanating from Machell Park will draw people to Aurora from far and wide this weekend as Aurora hosts its 10th annual Ribfest. With the grills firing up on Friday, this year’s event will include some big names and a couple of changes from years passed.

“Proof is in the pudding” for Conservative candidate Menegakis

“Stay the course” is a frequently heard mantra in the 2015 Federal Election both for supporters and detractors; but for those “naysayers” out there, Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Conservative candidate Costas Menegakis says “the proof is in the pudding.”

“Stars” set to dance for “kids who can’t”

Familiar faces from Aurora and Newmarket are in-studio for some intense training before hitting the dance floor October 1 to raise $60,000 for Easter Seals.

Conservatives to skip Vote Smart debates

All-candidates' meetings organized by local university student "doesn't fit into campaign plan" says candidate Costas Menegakis.

Parents, teachers protest sex-ed curriculum

Students across Ontario returned to classrooms this week, but while some parents were busy dashing around last week getting their kids ready for the big day, others went out the door with their placards.

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