June 2016 Archive

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Reconciliation, subways and retirement

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora At 5:15 a.m., the sun is just beginning to light the Toronto skyline as I enter Queen’s Park to participate ...

Norm Cook turns 100

Birthday wishes go out to Norm Cook who turned 100 on Saturday, May 28. Norm is a long time Aurora resident and ran Norm Cook ...

Letter writing campaign for First Nations funding hits Town Park on Saturday

As a social worker, working with children and families in York Region, the recent issues involving First Nation communities has really distressed me. I, alongside ...

The Loft “walks path” with at-risk youth

"The Loft", Aurora's drop-in for local youth, has proved popular with teens, but has evolved from simply fun and games.

Animals will no longer feature in Street Fest following public outcry

Animal displays will no longer be a part of the annual Aurora Street Festival following a widespread public outcry over a petting zoo following this past Sunday’s event.

York Region gears up for Pride Week

The raising of the rainbow flag has significant meaning for Amanda Kenegje and Mike Blackburn. As president and vice president, respectively, of the York Region chapter of

Saints lacrosse returns to throne as CISAA champs

It was business as usual for the two most dominant teams in CISAA lacrosse over the past decade, but this time, the Saints of St. Andrew’s emerged the victors.

Aurora Cup showcases national and international talent

The sun was shining and the competition was heated up this weekend when over 100 soccer teams from across Ontario, and the world, took to the pitches of Aurora for the Aurora Youth Soccer Club’s (AYSC) annual Aurora Cup.

Stratigakis scores two in AUFC women’s tie

Canadian national Sarah Stratigakis notched her first two goals in an Aurora United FC uniform on Saturday at Sheppard’s Bush, but the party was spoiled in a 3 – 3 comeback effort by the Kingston Clippers.

Aurora Jays remain undefeated in North Dufferin league

It may be too early to tell, but this year’s incarnation of the senior AA Aurora Jays seem as confident as always. And why should they not, with most of the lineup remaining from last year’s heavy-hitting squad?

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