The Auroran

Process defended in Armoury deal with Niagara College

Aurora Council threw out the welcome mat for representatives of Niagara College last week, whose Canadian Institute of Food and Wine will be the centrepiece of upcoming renovations to the Town’s historic armoury.

Library Square offers “extraordinary moment” for Aurora: Planner

Approving the construction of Library Square will be an “extraordinary moment” in the efforts to revitalize Aurora’s Downtown, according to planners behind two design options up for Council consideration this week.

Senior Stars to bring Scrooge to Life

Feeling a little doom and gloom over the recent onslaught of winter? Well, fret no more! There is just a fool-proof way to fully get into the “Christmas Spirit.” Just take in the Aurora Seniors Association Silver Stars presentation of Ebenezer Scrooge, this coming weekend at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre.

Forget 1867 – artists shine a light on the momentous 1917

r As 2017 draws to a close, we have been inundated with celebrations and initiatives to mark 150 years since Confederation in 1867, but somewhat lost in the shuffle have been celebrations to mark another milestone year in Canadian history: 1867.

Salvation Army needs more hands to run Kettle drive

Every dime you drop in a Salvation Army kettle this year stay within the community to help those calling it home – but if there aren’t enough volunteers to keep a kettle warm this season, those dimes will be hard to come by.

SENIOR SCAPE: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

By Christina Doyle In 1897, Francis P. Church had no intention of composing a classic essay to answer a little girl’s query. Little Virginia was ...

“We always said ‘good enough’ was not good enough” – Long-time Parks Director Jim Tree set for retirement

When you work in a municipal parks department and your last name just happens to be “Tree,” chances are there’s not a pun that’s left unturned. Especially after 38 years in the job.

Formenton, Thomas named to World Junior roster

There is a good chance this year’s World Junior Hockey Championship will have a touch of local flavour. Aurora will have twice the opportunity to watch some homegrown talent at this year’s prestigious tournament in Buffalo, as both ex-Tiger Alex Formenton and Aurora native Robert Thomas earned invites to this week’s selection camp in St. Catherines.

3HL Tour returns to Aurora for Christmas Classic

Overtime, all the time. That is the fast-paced experience fans get with the 3HL Tour, making a stop in Aurora over the holidays in the league’s third year.