August 2017 Archive

Music Aurora says thanks for Festival support

On behalf of the Board of Music Aurora, we would like to thank the residents of Aurora for their tremendous support of the Aurora Music ...

Early morning encounter leads to kudos for Councillor

It is 8.30 on Sunday morning, August 6. I live across from Town Park and wanted to bring this your attention, as well as other ...

BROCK’S BANTER: 14 Minutes

By Brock Weir Andy Warhol once said, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” I don’t know if that holds true or ...

INSIDE AURORA: Stumped

By Scott Johnston I’d heard a lot about the 20 foot tall carving that had recently been completed in the Holland River valley in Town, ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: It isn’t just a statue

By Alison Collins-Mrakas What is a statue? Is it a work of art? Is it a representation of a thought, a feeling? Is it a ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Holland Marsh: Government there for farmers when bad weather hits

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Farmers have a tough job but they do it well, even in difficult times. This season several parts of the ...

Hungry kids – and adults – get healthy options at local rec centres

Whether you’ve just finished a few lengths in the pool, perfected a half-pipe, or wrapped up your cardio routine on the treadmill, chances are you’ve worked up a good, healthy appetite, but now there are healthier options available at local recreation centres to satisfy your hunger pangs.

Sports Dome deal will save taxpayers $40,000 a year: Council

The privately-owned Aurora Sports Dome is set to become a “municipal facility” in a deal expected to save taxpayers upwards of $40,000 a year. Council has given the green light to a staff recommendation which will see the Dome on Industrial Parkway North near the Aurora Family Leisure Complex declared a Municipal Capital Facility, closing a lease loophole which has seen the Town pay property taxes on behalf of the operator.

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman If the sudden downpour could have held off for another 30 minutes or so, it would have been a perfect day at ...

Harlequin brings “the soundtrack of our lives” to Ribfest

It has been over 40 years since singer and guitarist George Belanger jumped at an opportunity to join a fledgling band and, over that time, he and Harlequin have criss-crossed North America, building up a staggering fan base.

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