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Disappearing acts and a good dose of humour offered by Aurora filmmakers

May 21, 2013   ·   0 Comments

Disappearing acts abounded at the Aurora Cultural Centre Thursday as local filmmakers showcased their works in the Multimedia Film Festival of York Region. There were the comic disappearances of the most popular girl and hamster in school, in...

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame unveils new logo

As May 1 kicked off the nomination processes for the Inaugural Aurora Sport Hall of Fame Inductions, the Aurora Sport Hall of Fame (ASHoF) also ...

Students plan road hockey game to remember

Local high school students Ben Hankins and Liam Devlin are looking to raise some funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s and need your help. As part of their Grade 12 Sports Management class at Aurora High School...

Southlake Run results have everyone “over the moon”

After weeks of fundraising and canvassing, the final numbers are in for the Nature’s Emporium Run or Walk for Southlake and they have everyone over the moon.

Special Olympians “Paint the Town Red!”

Local Special Olympians, public employees, and politicians teamed up Thursday to paint York Region red in celebration of the upcoming Special Olympics Summer Games, which hits York Region in July.

Council to take another shot at securing historic collections

Buyer’s remorse doesn’t typically come into play when people have delayed a bill of sale, but Councillors will have a shot this week at reconsidering their delay of acquiring the historic Aurora Collection for the Town.

Additional Regional representation takes next step

Aurora’s bid to have one more voice at the Regional Council table took one step forward last week. The late motion from Aurora Council to ask the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider additional representation for Aurora was approved by Regional Council by 2/3 majority on Thursday and, as a result, will come up for a more detailed debate in June.

“Preserving Communities” gains traction in Aurora

The efforts of MPP Frank Klees to have local Councils be the ultimate authority when it comes to new developments and their impacts on existing neighbourhoods gained some added traction in Aurora last week.

Even off duty, firefighter’s sense of commitment goes beyond borders

Firefighters are often referred to as “heroes among us” for the brave work they do within the community, but their work is not limited to what they do on the truck or on their beat – and Aurora native Adam Simson is proof of that.

Removing Code of Conduct is a “step backward”, says Councillor

Aurora took a step backward last week in taking the Town’s controversial Code of Conduct off the books, according to Councillor Wendy Gaertner.

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