January 2019 Archive

“I’m a Facebook failure,” jokes Councillor

I am a Facebook Failure! I would like to wish our Aurora community a healthy, joy filled and successful 2019. We are fortunate to be ...

Make a difference with Relay for Life

With 1 in 2 Canadians diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, cancer affects us all; every Canadian, in every city, across the country. But when ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Lost in the Weed

By Brock Weir “Time travel” was always my stock answer – and it still is, the mystery and excitement as fresh today, in my mind, ...

SENIOR SCAPE

By Christina Doyle As our years gallop by, and even though at times we would like to slow them down, joy is what will sustain ...

Homeless But Happy (Pt. 5)

Who are the homeless? We are this unique group; all citizens of our Town gathering to cope and silently share and discuss our strengths and ...

TIME TRAVELLER’S DIARY: Aurora’s Customs

By Jacqueline Stuart The time traveller stepped out briskly as he went down Yonge Street on a cold January afternoon in 1916. He was brought ...

Women’s Centre of York Region faces challenges in New Year

The Women’s Centre of York Region ended 2018 with a new location and a new Executive Director and now, at the start of a New Year, they are going into 2019 prepared to tackle new challenges in an ever-changing community.

Community Recognition: Foxglove Designs honoured for giving other businesses a helping hand

As an entrepreneur Michelle Major knows the importance of receiving a helping hand along the way, and has tried to pay this forward through her business Foxglove Designs Inc.

Being called a “traitor” was the hardest part of floor crossing: Alleslev

As a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, being called a “traitor” after crossing the floor was the toughest part of a tough decision, says Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev. Ms. Alleslev, who was...

Imagine the Possibilities – pen in hand – at the Library

Why do you go to the library? Is it to pick up the latest work by your favourite author and explore the new adventure on every page between its covers? Do you pull up to grab an audio book for the commute? Maybe you come in to use the computers to stay in touch with family and friends around the world, or to bring your ideas to life through burgeoning maker-spaces.

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