May 2026 Archive

Darker Shade of Blue brings Merith’s story to life on big screen

In his memoir, “A Darker Shade of Blue”, retired York Regional Police Inspector Keith Merith didn’t hold back on some of the more troubling challenges ...

Neighbours push back on “restaurant” use of Victoria Hall

The future use of Victoria Hall is yet to be formally announced, but if a restaurant is in the cards, area residents say the idea ...

Role of Heritage Committee questioned following Victoria Hall approval

The advancement of significant renovations to Victoria Hall, and yet-to-be-disclosed information on its future use, have left some residents and Council members alike questioning the ...

Plan to interpret racially-insensitive markers at Pet Cemetery raises questions

Nearly a century later, they remain almost-forgotten memorials for some of Aurora’s smallest residents – but some of the tributes left by Aurorans to their ...

Provincial authorities now involved in Heiniu investigation

The Province of Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services Branch is among the multi-level bodies that are now investigating the death of Heiniu, a rottweiler that lost ...

100+ Men Who Give a Damn benevolent club celebrates 10th anniversary with $15K donation to Newmarket Food Pantry

100+ Men Who Give a Damn celebrated their tenth anniversary of community benevolence on Thursday evening at Stonehaven Banquet Hall. President Mike Smith welcomed more ...

Camps, classes and programs to be showcased at Aurora Recreation Fair

A bevy of summer camps, programs and classes will be in the spotlight on June 11 as the Town of Aurora hosts its Recreation Fair. ...

Laughs for Lake Simcoe supports water health through comedy

Water quality is no laughing matter, but it doesn’t hurt in raising awareness for the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition. This Thursday, May 21, the Coalition ...

Local sports heroes Johnston, Thomas, and D’Andrea shine in soccer, hockey, and karate

What a week for achievements by local athletes on the soccer pitch, hockey rink, and karate mat. Aurora-raised international soccer player Alistair Johnston celebrated his ...

Aurora Lawn Bowling Club’s Open House and Sport Aurora’s All Sport/One Day ready to roll at McMahon Park

In addition to lauding the achievements by Johnston, Thomas, and D’Andrea, local residents can look forward to two annual events that warm the cockles of ...

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