Hard work and determination pay off for SAC’s Foegele

April 30, 2014 · 1 Comments

Over the past year, St. Andrews College student and hockey player, Warren Foegele, has created some buzz with his play on the ice. Last week, his hard work and determination paid off when he signed a National Letter of intent to join the University of New Hampshire Wildcats to play NCAA Division 1 hockey.

Aurora athlete Rio Speller-Drews signs to US college

Another one of Aurora’s young athletes if off to play sports and study in the US. Rio Speller-Drews, an 18-year-old soccer star, recently committed to the College of Charleston on a soccer scholarship just in time for the upcoming season.

Aurora United’s landmark towers, narthex reduced to rubble following fire

They have been a landmark in Aurora for nearly 140 years but, on Tuesday, demolition crews began the painstaking task of reducing the two towers of the Aurora United Church (AUC) to rubble.

Museum recommendations leave Historical Society “disappointed”

Councillors this week are due to consider a recommendation awarding museum services, and the stewardship of the Aurora Collection to the Markham-based Cultural Asset Management Group (CAM).

Clear garbage bag program delayed, 2015 now target launch date

Clear garbage bags cleared another Council hurdle last week in coming to a curbside near you – but “when?” now remains the big question.

Heritage District would guide change not restrict it, say supporters

A Heritage Conservation District would protect the integrity of a neighbourhood, while also giving its residents a chance to write the book on their shared values, according to proponents of the plan.

Further restrictions are not wanted, argue opposition to Heritage District

Nearly 200 people filled Aurora’s Council Chambers on Wednesday night to speak out on the planned Heritage Conservation District in Southeast Old Aurora. Although many people did not get up to the podium to voice their support or concerns, of...

St. Max street sale Saturday will put old objects to new community use

If you’ve uncovered unwanted items collecting dust in your garages or basements during spring cleaning, dust them off and put them to good use this weekend.

Southlake Run raises $127,000…and counting

Over 1,700 runners and walkers descended on the Aurora Community Centre on Sunday morning for the annual Nature’s Emporium Run/Walk for Southlake. A cool morning with a lot of sun got everybody up on their feet and onto the streets and, to date, $127k in pledges have rolled in.

Prince Andrew to experience “Aurora’s pride” next month

The Queen’s York Rangers have been part of Aurora’s fabric for over 125 years. Aurora residents might see them at community events, see their distinctive army vehicles cruising around the Industrial Parkway neighbourhood, but after so many years as fixtures in Aurora life, sometimes people don’t take...

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