February 2017 Archive
Cardinal Carter moving on in YRAA basketball
Aurora has a sole representative heading forward in the competitive YRAA basketball playoffs.
ACTIVATE AURORA: Is being active enough?
By Ron Weese Our objective of activating Aurora is a good one but it is only one piece of the “well-being” puzzle. I would be ...
Rick Hansen School gets moving for Activate Aurora’s Play Day
Though Ontario winters may be known as stale and inactive, the Aurora Sports Dome was hopping last Monday with kids getting active, and more importantly, involved.
Foundation boosts Risk Assessment Tool during heart month
Community organizations are now in high gear with different ways of marking Heart Month, and there is always room for more, says Alex Reil, Senior York Region Manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
York Region non-profits target diversity with Provincial grants
Non-profits often develop in order to fill a need within any given community, but a new grant from the Province will help York Region non-profits fill any gaps in delivering their services in an inclusive, equitable way.
New Aurora fire station to be CYFS headquarters
A new fire station serving both Aurora and Newmarket, scheduled to be completed by 2019, will become the new headquarters for the Central York Fire Services.
Local mom turns sticky solution into “Easy Peasy” success
As a mom of three, Andrea Winarki had no shortage of pant knees to patch, particularly when it came to her two hockey-loving boys. And, as luck would have it, she had plenty of willing hands – and knees – close by to keep her on her toes when she came up with a sticky solution to an age-old problem.
Revitalization, business growth part of Mayor’s 2017 vision
So, they stole a bit of his thunder. When Geoff Dawe prepares each year to stand before members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for the annual Mayor’s Luncheon, he usually has a few big ...
Owen’s story inspires people to open their hearts
By Brock Weir Owen Veloso wasn’t expected to survive his first five months of life. Born with a congenital heart defect, he has endured multiple ...
Can’t stand the cold? Step into the Kitchen — at Monday’s Arctic Adventure
Chef competition joins roster of winter fun for Family Day bash at Town Park.
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