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Swimmer, rugby coach, member of Jamaican bobsled team among Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024

June 6, 2024   ·   0 Comments

Athletes and coaches in the areas of swimming, rugby, table tennis and track and field – one who was also a member of the iconic ...

St. Max Mustangs capture their first YRAA Varsity Girls’ Rugby 15’s Championship

The St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs capped their best Varsity Girls Rugby season in school history by winning the York Region 15’s championship last week. The ...

Aurora resident and TSN legendary broadcaster Darren Dutchyshen dies at 57

Multiple generations of sports fans mourned the passing of one of Canada’s most engaging television sports broadcasters. Aurora resident and TSN legend Darren Dutchyshen, 57, ...

2024 Southlake Run raised more than $450,000 for local healthcare

The 2024 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake has raised $450,000, an impressive figure for the 100th anniversary of Southlake Regional Health Centre. Fundraising closed Friday, ...

Lawn Bowling Club rolls into 110th anniversary celebrations

Radiant sunlight and the aroma of coffee filled the cozy confines of the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club on Friday morning when I met with three ...

Aurora swimmer Madison Russell commits to Nova Southeastern University Sharks

Aurora resident and Newmarket Stingray Madison Russell has signed her letter of intent to attend Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Matt Morris, Athletic ...

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s AGM celebrates 2023 events and contemplates induction of teams starting in 2025

The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s (ASHOF) Annual General Meeting unfolded at the Aurora Public Library on Wednesday evening. More than 40 members and guests ...

Aurora-King 12U Jays Flock to Budweth Park to plant trees in display of service, unity

Sunday afternoon’s tree-planting initiative at chilly Budweth Park, co-sponsored by LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) and King Township, was a tremendous success as ...

A Golf Adventure in Arizona: Cursin’ Amid the Cacti 

If you’re interested in embarking on an eight-day, seven-night Golf Adventure in Arizona, I have a tried and true itinerary for you.  Last week, I ...

Central York Panthers set to battle three Top Ten Canadian teams in opening round of OWHL Playoffs

Central York Panthers U22 Head Coach Steve Dempsey has his young team ready for the provincial playoff cauldron this weekend in Toronto at the Scotiabank ...

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