“Only a matter of time” before new variant reaches Ontario: top doc

January 12, 2023 · 0 Comments

It’s “only a matter of time” before the so-called “Kraken” variant of COVID-19 is here in Ontario, according to Dr. Barry Pakes, York Region’s Medical ...

Community to raise voice in “Poetry and Song for our challenging times”

Words and music have been inextricably linked for millennia. They can pack a wallop on their own, but when they come together, both elements are ...

Healing defined in many ways through new art exhibition

From a doctor listening intently with a stethoscope to a parent putting a cold compress onto the forehead of a feverish child, healing can take ...

Green Award honours local resident ahead of the game on single use plastics, stewardship

As Canada phases out single use plastic bags this week, Aurora has had a bit of a head start thanks to Lissa Dwyer. An environmental ...

Brunton recognized with Community Safety Award for mental health work

Judy Brunton knows all too well the importance of Mental Health. After her sister was diagnosed with her first mental illness as a youth, Brunton ...

Tutoring and coaching lands local youth Volunteer Award

Age is not an indicator of the impact you might have on your community; it’s more about how you use the time you’ve had so ...

New sensory hallway an opportunity for people of all ages and developmental stages at AFLC

People of all ages and developmental stages are invited to head over to the Aurora Family Leisure Complex to take in a new, stimulating sensory ...

“Finding Edward” picked by Library for One Book One Aurora 2023

If you don’t yet know the name of Cyril Rowntree, you’re likely to hear his name on the lips of many Aurora residents this year ...

New Year brings new and revived ideas on tackling affordable housing crisis

A retooled Community Improvement Plan (CIP) could be used to tackle the issue of affordable housing. Revamping the CIP, which has previously been used by ...