August 2017 Archive

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee a Canadian cricket icon

The game of cricket has had its ups and downs in Canadian sporting culture, but it was perhaps at its prime when played by Aurora’s own William Fleury. Fleury, a pioneer in the sport in this country, is one of four new members of the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, all heading in under the “Athlete” category.

Capturing today’s history – one snap at a time

You all know the feeling when a photo turns out to have that certain special something that you want to share with the world. You send it out, let people know where you’ve been, who you’ve met and, in some cases, what you’re eating. A new phenomenon spawned by smart phones and social media? Think again.

Walker urges people to cherish life’s challenges

Lionel Strang scoffs at the idea he might have any trepidation about walking from Downtown Toronto to Barrie. Like the men and women who joke that they climbed the mountain because it was there, Strang laced up and made the trip simply because he could. Well, it’s not quite as simple as he lets on.

Jays down early in NDBL semifinals

The Aurora Jays find themselves in a hole after suffering their first loss of the North Dufferin Baseball League playoffs.

Barbarians fall in OWL final

The Toronto Saracens earned their revenge one year in the making on the Aurora Barbarians Saturday in the Ontario Women’s League rugby championship.

Homeless Aurora teen begins university journey

Ben Williamson, who lives with cerebral palsy, received a flood of support to send him to Carleton.

Second hotel coming to Leslie & 404 area

Aurora has been without a hotel for years, but now that a new hotel is set to break ground near Leslie and Highway 404 before the end of summer, a second hotel is following its lead.

There’s no escaping the smoky sizzle of Ribfest – or is there?

Ribfest arrives this week, bringing with it a unique, smoky sizzle that is a welcome escape from...

Minor PeeWee Jays take York Simcoe championship

Some Sunday redemption was enough to crown the Aurora King Jays the best in Minor PeeWee York Simcoe baseball at...

New executive director explores new opportunities for Cultural Centre

It’s a far cry from being an accountant, but the number crunching has served Suzanne Haines well as she dropped the traditional nine-to-five job to embrace her love of the arts – and they are skills she continues to draw upon as she charts a new path for the Aurora Cultural Centre.

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