January 2019 Archive

Website upgrade aimed at increasing online municipal services

A $70,000 upgrade to the Town of Aurora’s website is aimed to increase online services available to residents. Council gave the formal green light to the upgrade project at the last Council meeting, paving the way for a project that was tentatively approved in last year’s budget.

TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY: Edward Charles Woodroof

By Erika Baird Aurora Historical Society Edward Charles ‘Chas’ Woodroof was born exactly 134 years ago, on January 21, 1885 to William and Elizabeth Woodroof ...

MP felt she was “running out of time” ahead of floor-crossing

When Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev crossed the floor at the end of last summer, she said she felt a sense of urgency and, elaborating on that sense at the end of the year, she said she felt she was running out of time to complete her personal checklist for Aurora’s south riding.

SPEAKEASY

By Jane Taylor & Reccia Mandelcorn The relationship between viewer and art was thematic to this month’s Speakeasy. Guests Nelia Pacheco, Aurora Film Circuit, and ...

Scotch tasting offers rare treat for a good cause

If you’ve ever wanted to taste what makes a $300 bottle of scotch a $300 bottle of scotch without breaking the bank, you can have an opportunity to do just that next week, all for a good cause.

Whodunnit overs intrigue, laughs and a bit of stage fright at Theatre Aurora

“Challenge accepted.” That’s what Linda Stott says went through her mind when she read a review calling Bettine Manktelow’s play Proscenophobia as “a nice piece of fluff.”

Swim to Survive takes plunge to keep kids safe

By Brock Weir Roll. Tread. Swim. Just three little words can help give kids the basic skills they need to survive an unexpected fall into ...

Windrow clearing could cost upwards of $1.5 million

Staff cite cost, logistics against end-of-driveway clearing

Cool Blues to keep Aurora warm this winter

Some cool sounds are just around the corner to keep Aurorans warm this winter with the annual Aurora Winter Blues Festival.

Tigers crowned by Royals to fall in OJHL standings

The OJHL North division has a new king. After months atop the division, the Aurora Tigers have...

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