July 2017 Archive
A few thoughts on Canada Day
A few thoughts after the big day, the expensive fireworks, a rubber duck floating in Lake Ontario, and the teepee in Ottawa moved at last ...
Apologizing for something you have no control over
I find myself apologizing on the phone to friends and family for something I had no control over. On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 6.15 ...
BROCK’S BANTER: When Canada was a sprightly 46
By Brock Weir Amid the excitement and all-round whirl leading up to Canada’s 150 Celebrations, which kicked off Friday with the 150th Anniversary of Town ...
INSIDE AURORA: The Return Visit
By Scott Johnston “Welcome to Aurora,” the Mayor enthused, extending his hand to his Swedish colleague. “Thank you, sir.” Indicating her travelling companions, she noted; ...
POLITICS AS USUAL: Canada Day reflection
By Alison Collins-Mrakas I hope everyone had a lovely long weekend. I certainly did. I enjoyed a wide variety of events in celebration of Canada’s ...
VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Oh, Canada!
By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Oh Canada! It was a wonderful 150th birthday bash this past weekend. I hope you had a chance to join ...
Helping hand extended – again – to relocate groups in Old Library
Council has once again extended a helping hand in finding the many community groups currently using the old Aurora Public Library building find a new home. The move came after Council ratified its decision last week to move forward with the demolition of the building later this fall to pave the way for Library Square.
Sounds of summer return to Town Park with Music Festival
Town Park will once again host the sounds of summer as the Aurora Music Festival takes over the band shell this August. Spearheaded by Music Aurora, the August 5 music festival will be headlined by the Juno-award winning Monkey Junk.
MARKET MUSINGS
By Jan Freedman What an absolutely wonderful Canada Day we had at the Farmers’ Market last Saturday. What you may not realize it that it ...
A festival that Bridges people through Cultural Arts
All roads will lead during this July 7-9 weekend to the Culture Bridge Festival, a Celebration of Cultural Diversity in Newmarket. Previously known as the ...
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