July 2017 Archive
POLITICS AS USUAL: Stop the Inanity
By Alison Collins-Mrakas Well it has been an interesting few weeks on the world political stage. The G20, the failing Health Bill – Trumpcare – ...
FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Grade 8 Graduation from Devins Drive Public School
By Stephen Somerville Last week, Devins Drive P.S. held its Grade 8 graduation ceremony at Aurora High. It was held there because the gymnasium at ...
MP’s REPORT: Community Recognition for Canada 150!
By Leona Alleslev, MP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill July has already proven to be a busy month full of Canada 150 celebrations, BBQs, and special time ...
Save the date for Doors Open Aurora 2017
By Jeff Healey Town of Aurora The Town of Aurora and the Heritage Advisory Committee are once again preparing to celebrate our popular Doors Open ...
Cardinal Carter’s Staykov heads to Waterloo with almost perfect average
Before he embarks on his post-secondary career this September, Chris Staykov is clearing his head, spending time working on his grandparents’ farm in Bulgaria. It’s a well-earned rest, fuelled by his love of healthy eating by helping harvest the fresh, organic vegetables from their garden, but soon enough he’ll have to get back to the books – something he has already mastered well before university.
Do you have what it takes to be country’s next superstar? Get your audition videos ready!
Just one year ago, Mac Shepherd was simply going through his paces as a high school student in Keswick – but those twelve months have been transformative for the 16-year-old. Now, when he’s not hitting the books, he is hitting the stage and hitting the recording studio with established country music stars as he makes significant inroads on the country music scene.
Park opponents want to keep land “exclusive.” “Not so,” say residents
Wars of words – and intentions – erupted in the Council Chambers last week as groups of Aurora residents squared off fighting for and against the concept plan that will form the heart of the controversial redevelopment of Highland Gate Golf Course.
Aurora “failed to manage expectations” on Highland Gate park: Councillor
Aurora failed to manage the public’s expectations when it came to the development of a 21 acre piece of parkland in the heart of the former Highland Gate Golf Course, according to Councillor Michael Thompson. Or, according to Mayor Geoff Dawe, there was a “bit of a process breakdown.”
Swimmers to make historic cross of Lake Ontario for Special Olympics
A small group of swimmers and non-swimmers alike will undertake a herculean challenge in the chilly waters of Lake Ontario this August. Dubbed “50 for 150”, nine people are ready to swim in a relay-style effort all the way from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Marilyn Bell Park in Toronto.
Aurora United FC women earn another clean sheet
Junior national team standout Patricia Koutoulas is a brick wall. Four clean sheets over the past six games has the keeper and her team, Aurora United FC, climbing up the semi-pro League 1 Ontario ladder after a less-than-stellar start to the season.
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