The Auroran

Local students get a taste of the workforce through Canada Summer Jobs program

Matthew Hunter came into the deal knowing how to pour a simple cup of coffee. But every cup of joe the Aurora resident sold at the Newmarket Farmers’ Market this summer was one pour that went towards the extraordinary. Mr. Hunter, who graduated from King City Secondary School this year, spent his summer vacation working for Commons Coffee, an independent coffee roaster focused on training adults with autism and developmental challenges with skills, confidence and independence.

Deputy Premier, Minister of Health is “honoured to serve”

When Christine Elliott was elected Newmarket-Aurora’s MPP this past spring, she came into the job after a year and a half as Ontario’s Patient Ombudsman. This experience advocating for the needs of Ontario patients navigating the health care system were recognized by newly elected Premier Doug Ford when crafting his cabinet.

Aurora Votes 2018: McGrath wants to build “liveable community” with a business voice

A pink car planted the seed. Vicky McGrath spotted the vehicle after she and her family spent years caring for their ailing mother, who eventually died in long-term care. At that moment, the civil servant thought there had to be a better alternative to long-term care, and set about to do something about it.

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman I hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful summer and are ready to return to work and school now that the long ...

Junior A Tigers close preseason with consecutive wins

Some familiar faces played the heroes in a pair of Aurora wins to close out the OJHL preseason schedule over the weekend. A pair of losses to open up the year was followed by a 3 – 2 win over the Whitby Fury on Friday, a contest that took just over four periods of play before Tigers veteran Joseph Mizzi potted the winner in double overtime.

Mayor’s Breakfast of Champions Spotlight: Storm Volleyball – Storm Riptide

Storm Riptide had an incredibly successful 17U season with an overall match record of 36-1 (57-11 in sets). The team won both OVA 17U Premier ...

The AFM is “On Beat” with Soup Fest this Culture Days!

The Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair will be celebrating Culture Days with their popular “Soup Fest” which has become a much-anticipated annual tradition.

Volunteer leaders celebrated for over “325 years” of community service

In these days of increasingly short attention spans, a year-long commitment can seem like a daunting task. So, how does 40 sound? In Aurora’s case, there are a number of residents for whom the prospect of giving a decade or four to a cause that’s worthwhile causes barely a bead of sweat to roll down their forehead.

Sports Dome will rise again this month

After lying in ruins following a freak early May windstorm earlier this year, the Aurora Sports Dome is set to rise again, possibly as early as next week.