August 2017 Archive
Call to Action offers “a human experience”
Amid the heated rhetoric and unprecedented antics of the most recent American presidential campaign, Canadian artist Joanna McEwen found a singular human moment.
Golfer Casullo named to NCAA All-American Scholars List
An Aurora native is at the top of his class not only on the golf course but in the classroom as well.
Library launches next-gen book mobile
Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a motorized library on four wheels. The “book mobile” used to visit various locations around town, engine running, while potential library patrons perused new books or heard a story or two. The book...
Neighbours concerns to be addressed as Highland Gate redevelopment inches forward
As sales get underway at Allegro, the formal name of the Highland Gate redevelopment, focus will soon turn towards construction and everything that entails for the community. With developers keen...
BROCK’S BANTER: Climbing down from the musical mountain
By Brock Weir Social media can be a curious beast. As members of the West Wing continued to eat each other – and themselves – ...
INSIDE AURORA: We’re not alone
By Scott Johnston We’re not alone (mentally insert spooky X-files type music here). There are dozens of locations called “Aurora” out there all over the ...
POLITICS AS USUAL: Cycling Safety
By Alison Collins-Mrakas I have previously written about my concerns regarding bike safety in and around York Region – and Aurora in particular. I have ...
VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: 30×30 challenge
By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora The summer is in full swing, and soon the August long weekend will be upon us. There have been many ...
Aurora “Speaks” through new online engagement program
In the online world, it can be difficult for your voice to be heard – but municipal staff are ready to hear you loud and clear through the launch of Place Speak. The Town of Aurora welcomes the public to head over to its website to become familiar with Place Speak, a new online mechanism for community engagement. With a ...
All you need is love: stranded photographers want to document your moments of happiness
When a love is strong, it can be an unstoppable force – even if you’re stranded in a van at Canadian Tire. It is helping to keep high the spirits of Portuguese photographers Sofia Alves and Ivo Tavares when their road trip across the Americas documenting love in all its forms hit a significant speedbump here in town over the weekend. But...
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