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Moffitt achieves “elite” weightlifting class at Worlds

November 27, 2013   ·   0 Comments

Auroran powerlifter Jordan Moffitt’s hard work and determination has put him exactly where he wanted to be after gaining elite status at...

Replaced cell tower will service three providers, but location at issue

Rogers, Bell and Telus will join forces on a new 60 metre cell tower in east Aurora, removing and replacing an existing tower near St. John’s Sideroad and Bayview Avenue, but some question whether it is the right location.

Entrepreneurs share highs, lows, and giving back at Conference

It’s not easy staying both resilient and ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing business landscape, but many local companies in York Region have done just that – finding their own unique ways to stay relevant, profitable and involved.

Keeping the flame burning for human rights victims, one letter at a time

Amnesty International’s symbol of a candle wrapped in barbed wire has become synonymous over the years in efforts to underscore human rights abuses around the world. Local activists will be keepers of the flame in special events held around International Human Rights Day.

Solar power hub takes a hit after provincial delay

After plans to turn the roof of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) into a hub for solar power generation were nixed by the Province, Aurora is set to take another crack at making the plan a reality.

Rangers campaign comes full circle

“A Day In The Life of a Soldier”, a year-long fundraising campaign led to build awareness of the Queen’s York Rangers and support their Regimental Assistance Fund began in March with breakfast featuring a moving speech by Julia Walkley Sherman on what war is like for a mother. Her son, Cpl. Graeme Sherman returned the favour Thursday.

Wars of words as Buck takes the stand in trial

Wars of words and old wounds were the topics of the day as Councillor Evelyn Buck took the stand in her trial against former mayor Phyllis Morris, Councillors Wendy Gaertner and John Gallo, and three former Councillors into this week.

Library Square options to get prices

There has been no shortage of options of what to do with Library Square – the stretch of Victoria Street occupied by the old Aurora Public Library and Seniors’ Centre – but these options could soon have a few dollars and cents...

BROCK’S BANTER: Hoping for the Best

By Brock Weir The votes have been cast, the ink has dried on the signatures of Mayor Geoffrey Dawe and Town Clerk John Leach, giving ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Fall Musings

By Stephen Somerville Before this column returns to the local themes of people, politics and public affairs, below are some unconnected, stream-of-conscious and (most likely) ...

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