Ukrainians horrified by downing of airliner

July 23, 2014 · 0 Comments

“This can’t be true,” says Yuliya, a young girl in Western Ukraine with her eyes glued to her iPhone as she reads the news. To her, as for many others in Ukraine, this has become ritual since the anti-terrorist operation began in Donetsk and Luhansk.

Haberer keeps her eyes firmly on the pool after four-medal win in Vancouver

Aurora’s Mary Haberer admits to having a bit of nerves as she got into the pool for the first of her many races earlier this month in Vancouver.

Aurora Lawn Bowling Club looks forward to the next century

Sunday rains may have made the green extra challenging, but there was nothing to deter the members of the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club from their passion as they gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their club.

One Book One Aurora campaign heads into home stretch

If you haven’t picked up a copy of Marina Nemat’s harrowing memoir “Prisoner of Tehran”, there is still time to join in on the community-wide discussion centring on the book. Spearheaded by the Aurora Public Library...

Learn more about the History of Aurora at Doors Open Aurora

The Hartman’s Corners Schoolhouse has strong historical significance as the oldest surviving schoolhouse in Aurora and York Region. Built ca. 1838, it is likely the third or fourth oldest remaining schoolhouse in Ontario.

Aurora Jays end week at top of NDBL standings

The Aurora Jays baseball club saw a three-place swing in the North Dufferin Baseball League standings this week, now sitting in the top spot after facing two of the top teams in the Ivy Leafs and Bolton Brewers.

Barbarians U18 club splits doubleheader with English squad

The Aurora Barbarians U18 men’s team played host to some special visitors Tuesday night from across the pond.

Barbarians avoid their Waterloo, taking must-win game

The Aurora Barbarians senior men travelled to the Rogers Sport Complex in Cambridge to take on Waterloo County for two matches on Saturday.

18 candidates set to vie for Council vacancy next Tuesday

The nomination period is over and next Tuesday up to 18 Aurora residents will come before Council to say why they should be the Town’s next Councillor. 18 residents signed up...

Glass Tiger and Platinum Blonde to headline September’s Ribfest

Aurora’s 2014 Ribfest will have an extra dose of star power this September with headliners Glass Tiger and Platinum Blonde. The homegrown Glass Tigers will hit the stage on Friday, September 5, starting at 9 p.m. Platinum...

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