New street signs represent inclusivity without name change

September 4, 2020 · 0 Comments

Residents of Evelyn Buck Lane now see all the colours of the rainbow as they enter and exit the residential street following controversial comments made ...

Club Aurora adapts to virtual fitness programs

You don’t need a fancy gym to stay fit if you’re more comfortable staying at home. Sure, it might help, but if you’re looking for ...

Local artist collaborates on graphic novel on personal experience with Japanese internment

As a grandmother, Lillian Michiko Blakey shares family stories in unique and creative ways. Some are of happy memories, some are memories that might be ...

Turtle Tias continue lending helping hand to reptile neighbours

Nearly 40 nesting cages and several turtles on the move have kept Aurora’s Turtle Tias busy since May. The group of five, who call themselves ...

Multicultural Festival returns in a new, limited way this month

Over the last few years, Aurora’s Multicultural Festival has become a late summer staple – and the family-favourite is set to return to Town Park ...

Community already seeing benefits of upcoming wildlife reserve: advocate

Aurora’s long-gestating nature reserve is already paying environmental dividends, according to planner David Tomlinson. Mr. Tomlinson, who has been working with the Town of Aurora, ...

Members of the public divided on moving forward with Library Square

Local lawmakers were greeted outside of Town Hall last Tuesday night by Aurora residents demonstrating against Council moving forward with the redevelopment of Library Square. ...

Rainbow Crosswalk vandalized within 24 hours

It took less than 24 hours for Aurora’s newly inaugurated Rainbow Crosswalk to be vandalized and now York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help ...

“We’re guardians, not warriors” – Deputy Chief Crawford prepares to hang up his badge

Police are sometimes painted with the broad brush of having a “warrior mentality,” but that doesn’t reflect the experience of York Region Deputy Chief Andre ...