February 2016 Archive

BROCK’S BANTER: Getting Restless

By Brock Weir Sometimes you have one of those days where you’re sitting at the desk screaming internally at something that has happened in the ...

M.P.’s REPORT: Update from Ottawa

By Leona Alleslev, MP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill Your Input on the Federal Budget On January 13, I hosted a pre-budget consultation at the Aurora Cultural ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Ontario investing $100 million to help homeowners save energy

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora With a record warm winter and both natural gas and gasoline prices in decline, energy conservation is not necessarily high ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Highland Gate Rate Payers Association Submission

By Stephen Somerville The other day I was sent a copy of the formal submission of the Highland Gate Ratepayers Association (“HGRPA”) submission to Town ...

Community “re-connects” to help Syrian Refugees

As Terri-Anne Day absorbed people’s reactions to the Syrian Refugee Crisis, she sensed a world around her that was becoming increasingly disconnected. Social media might, in theory, keep people closer connected than ever before, but the personal interactions were a different story.

Incoming and expanding businesses touted by Mayor

By Brock Weir As he prepared to step in front of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce this week to deliver his annual address, Mayor Geoff ...

Blues Bash returns for milestone in new venue

The fifth annual Aurora Winter Blues Fest kicks off March 5 at Highland Automotive before the main event March 11 and 12.

Indoor tennis dome approved for SARC

It’s a decision that has long been on the bubble, but after over three years of debate, Aurora tennis players will be able to play year-round.

Aurora Tigers yet to clinch a playoff spot

At this point last season, Aurora’s Junior A Tigers had settled comfortably into the first overall playoff seed

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame looking for nominations for 2016 class

By Jake Courtepatte Last November, four leaders in sport were immortalized forever in the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall is now looking for ...

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