April 2018 Archive

Piano paves path to “homecoming” for York Region artist

Growing up in Siberia with a family he describes as a “long line of engineers and soldiers,” young Vlad Soloviev didn’t have many opportunities to flex his musical muscles.

Theatre Aurora explores the tense ties of family in The Attic, The Pearls & Three Fine Girls

Easter, a time of family gatherings, is now in the rear-view mirror for yet another year. Sometimes they can be joyous occasions, sometimes they can be tense, such is the family factor.

Tigers, Dukes pause to remember Humboldt brothers

By Jake Courtepatte On one of the busiest weekends across the hockey landscape, what happened on the ice barely seemed to resonate among players, fans, ...

Joint Operations Centre audit criticises “poor management”

Project is already $454,000 over-budget and it will take at least $1.8 million to finish, according to a full audit of the building’s construction.

Elliott faces tough questions in riding debut

First speech by Christine Elliott as Newmarket-Aurora's prospective Progressive Conservative candidate overshadowed by presence of previous nominee.

Regency Acres students want part of Highland Gate to go to the dogs

A simple project on measurement and literacy at Regency Acres Public School has snowballed into a movement.

“Complete Streets” concept would make road a comfortable place for all users

All too often drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are caught in a battle for space and safety, but the concept of a “complete street” where everyone has their own lane could alleviate some of those problems.

Letter from Conservative “misleading”

The Auroran chose to print a “letter” which was mass mailed to all community newspapers, in Liberal held ridings, from Lisa Raitt, Conservative MP. This ...

Budget election “carrots”

The Ontario Government budget is out, allowing, among others, for some relief for the elderly. Seniors over the age of 85 should be allowed to ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Sex, religion and politics

By Brock Weir Dark chocolate with quinoa and hemp hearts. I was braced for the worst, but this was pretty mild from what I had ...

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