May 2017 Archive
Ontario’s Vortex Budgets
An election coming up, hence an announcement of a deficit free budget, in contrast to previous years when billions and billions of dollars were borrowed, ...
BROCK’S BANTER: Changing lightbulbs by committee
By Brock Weir Most of us learn very early on – and often the hard way – that pleasing everyone is an impossible task. No ...
POLITICS AS USUAL: Unforced Errors
By Alison Collins-Mrakas I have been off sick (and thank you for that random lady on the plane who provided me with a shower of ...
FIVE MINUTE MAJOR: Tigers stumble into fiftieth season, but with pride and history intact
By Jake Courtepatte Since taking over the reins of the OJHL’s Aurora Tigers in August of 2015, ex-NHLer Jim Thomson has had a tough task. ...
FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Sixth Meeting of the York Region Local Advisory Committee
By Stephen Somerville The sixth meeting of the York Region Local Advisory Committee (LAC) took place last Tuesday evening at Brevik Hall in the Aurora ...
New recreation centre accelerated at Council
By Brock Weir A new sports and recreation facility has long been a part of Aurora’s 10 year capital plan, but could become a reality ...
Internet voting decision put on the backburner
Local lawmakers have given themselves a few more weeks to decide how Aurorans will cast their vote in next year’s municipal election. Council last week approved a motion confirming Aurora will be using an “alternative voting method” in the upcoming election – but the door is still open on just what the alternative method will ultimately be.
Character Community Foundation honours collaborators and innovators
It doesn’t take much to break down barriers – in fact, sometimes all it takes is to be a person of good character. Case in point: the 140 nominees from across York Region honoured Wednesday night by the Character Community Foundation, recognizing people who are making a difference in our community by “living in character where they live, work and play.”
Aboriginal Perspectives panel to go well beyond Canada 150
By Brock Weir Many Canadians are getting ready for a summer of celebration to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary this July – but for our country’s ...
Run or Walk for Southlake surpasses lofty goal
Rain could not put a damper on the spirits of the over 1,300 people who ran in support of York Region’s largest healthcare centre on Sunday morning. The annual Run or Walk for Southlake, now in its fifteenth year, went off without a hitch from Newmarket’s Seniors’ Meeting Place with participants following a five kilometre route along Davis Drive.
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