August 2017 Archive
MARKET MUSINGS
By Jan Freedman Once again, the Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair was treated to a beautiful sunny and warm day on Saturday. There was a ...
Popular Bernadette Connors prepares for Saturday “homecoming”
Despite being born and raised in Georgina, Aurora feels like home for musician Bernadette Connors. A popular singer-songwriter on the local music scene, the regular performer at local pubs and restaurants has been warmly embraced by the Aurora community, and on Saturday she’s coming back to return that love as a featured performer at the Aurora Music Festival.
Aurora ballers lead Team Ontario to national championship
A pair of homegrown talents brought home a national title on the hardcourt over the weekend in the Under-15 National Basketball Championship. Johnathan Avgousti and Ryan Nembhard, both of Aurora, were instrumental in Team Ontario’s gold medal performance at the event held in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Aurora FC shut out in Toronto
A pair of undisciplined plays were the undoing for the Aurora FC men in their 2 – 0 loss to the Sanjaxx Lions on Sunday.
Lions football reaches two championship finals
The York Region Lions will have not one, but two opportunities to bring home a provincial championship this summer.
Diamond Jubilee Park set to open this month
Nearly five years in the making, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Park will soon be ready to welcome visitors. Aurora’s first fully-accessible park, designed with amenities...
14-year-old cyclist injured in serious collision
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are seeking witnesses following a serious collision involving a cyclist in Aurora. On Monday, July ...
Local runners take strides for youth mental health
By Brock Weir Whether it is anxiety, depression, or even addiction, it is estimated that as many as two million young Canadians are now struggling ...
Suspect sought following violent robbery of senior
A senior was left injured in a violent robbery at the Bank of Montreal at Yonge and Wellington bank on Monday. Investigators with the York ...
Ballard named Ontario Environment Minister
Long time advocate for Moraine preservation moved to Environment and Climate Change portfolio in Monday cabinet shuffle.
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