SARC staff receive thanks after reviving collapsed skater

March 5, 2014 · 0 Comments

On Friday, Edwin Jackson was able to give thanks in person to staff at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) for saving his life after collapsing at the centre on February 21.

Battle of Yonge Street comes down to the wire after Tigers battle Caines

Heading into the playoffs for a round with the rival Newmarket Hurricanes, the Aurora Tigers Junior A hockey club knew exactly what it would take to win, and, so far, have executed the game plan well.

Lester B. students have Olympic closing of their own

Still energized by the buzz of Canada ending the Olympics with flurry of gold medals in the final few days, students at Lester B. Pearson PS were treated to a special closing ceremony of their own last week.

Rick Hansen PS inaugurates first Cultural Day with wheelchair basketball

Rick Hansen Public School held their first ever Cultural Day last week with great fanfare. The school had 323 respondents and over 100 families sign up to stop by the event on Thursday night.

2008 Citizen of the Year Walmer reflects on “encore” as 2014 nominations approach

Aurora environmentalist Susan Walmer is comfortable in what she describes as the “encore phase” of her life. For her, it was a matter of wanting to do something to make a difference in her own lifetime...

Women offer community support over wine and chocolate

Aurora’s Jennifer Ettinger offered her “ultimate cheat day” Thursday night, hosting the fifth annual “Women, Wine & Chocolate” fundraiser at Cardinal Golf and Country Club.

Council takes first steps in securing Aurora Sports Dome

Council has taken the first steps in “exploring” a future purchase of the Aurora Sports Dome.

Clear Bag launch could be delayed pending further talks

A “soft launch” date for Aurora’s “clear bag” garbage program could be delayed further into this summer.

Downtown to benefit as Council approves Community Improvement Plan

A potential $220,000 investment will soon be made in Aurora’s Downtown Core following last week’s Council meeting. Council voted 8 – 1 to implement Aurora’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP), a series of programs...

Local survivor’s memoir will get all of Aurora on the same page

At the age of 16, Iranian student Marina Nemat found herself in jail, sentenced to death, and living in fear that each morning would be her last. Ms. Nemat, now a resident of Aurora...

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