The Auroran

Growth targets are putting strain on additional resources

Aurora is set to experience higher-than-expected growth targets, but Regional sewers struggling to keep pace with growth could clog up the works. A report is expected to come down the pipe later this month on just how Aurora is going to tackle its rapid growth with currently insufficient servicing allocated by the Region of York.

School gardening club plants new roots for the next 150 years

Students, parents, teachers and members from the community at large gathered together at Rick Hansen Public School on Thursday night to plant the seeds for the future.

Aurora student will continue outreach after winning prestigious scholarship

Rachel Duffy has spent a great deal of time not only thinking about those who need some form of assistance, but stepping right in and doing what she can to help.

Ontario artists celebrate significant milestone close to home

As the daughter of an artist – and an artist herself – King-based photographer Claire Ross has grown up with the Ontario Society of Artists and, in turn, the Ontario Society of Artists has grown up with Canada.

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman Considering the cool and damp weather we have experienced this spring, we were delighted to have a warm, sunny day on Saturday ...

Full picture needed on OMB hearings, says Councillor

Aurora residents will soon have a fuller picture of the Town’s activities at the Ontario Municipal Board.

Survivor “overwhelmed by support” in Ride to Conquer Cancer

As a visual artist by trade, Vicki Carruthers is always looking to create inspiration in her work. But this weekend, that inspiration will come instead from a pair of wheels and ...

Basketball takes over Aurora’s cultural district for Open Streets

Rather than the sound of car engines on Victoria Street on Sunday, all that could be heard was swished nets and lots of laughter.

New Beginnings powwow celebrates “22,000th birthday”

By Jake Courtepatte Though Canada may be celebrating its official 150th birthday this year, there are others who are celebrating a much more longstanding anniversary. ...