The Auroran

BROCK’S BANTER: See you on the other side

By Brock Weir There has been a certain nearly-indescribable feeling in Aurora over the past week. It isn’t any one particular thing that has contributed ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Twas the night before…

By Alison Collins-Mrakas Millions of Americans went to bed on Monday night in fevered anticipation of what Election Day will bring. Will they wake up ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Land Use Issues in Aurora

By Stephen Somerville Almost six years ago, I penned a series of columns about general land use issues in Aurora. At the time, the two ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Remembrance Day, Metrolinx and Basic Income

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Lest we forget… Remembrance Day is approaching and with it the opportunity to pause and reflect about who we need ...

Christmas cards show soldiers how much you care

By Brock Weir Each November, Dianne Harrison gathers Christmas cards and sends them on their way, a process undoubtedly carried out by countless Aurorans each ...

Remembrance Day goes beyond November for Rick Hansen Public School

Around the Commonwealth, the Red Poppy has become a symbol permanently associated with Remembrance and the month of November, but local students and staff at Rick Hansen Public School have been working on their poppy pride for far longer. The Poppy, so linked...

Sites for hotel could be secured “within weeks”, says Town

With the Region of York taking action on reducing Development Charges for potential incoming hotel developers, the Aurora hotel market is heating up once again, according to the Town.

International win turns Cultural Centre pianist’s life upside down

Just a couple of years ago, Quebec native Charles Richard-Hamelin was enjoying what he describes as a “nice, local career.” But, a lot can happen in a year or two. Now, “all kinds of crazy things happen.” People wait outside concert halls for selfies, throw gifts on to the stage, conspiring for a very “surreal” experience.”

Artists open up their doors next weekend for annual tour

Nearly 30 Aurora artists are putting the finishing touches on their paintings, photography and multimedia pieces before opening up their home studios to the art-loving public next weekend.