Fire & Ice to keep families warm at Arctic Adventure

February 15, 2019 · 0 Comments

For decades, archaeologists have been able to chisel prehistoric creatures out of blocks of tundra ice, giving us a good idea of the larger-than-life animals that used to roam the earth.

Laramie Project aims to shine light on humanity, say student actors

Convincing someone to set aside their personal biases for a moment and take a new approach in how they look at the world has become an increasingly tall order in this increasingly polarized world, but students at King’s Country Day School are aiming to do just that later this month when they perform The Laramie Project.

Mobile clinic helps Addiction Services for York Region get to the heart of the problem

Addiction Services for York Region is getting to the heart of the problem with the launch of a new travelling clinic that will hit many of our community’s hotspots.

Property values brought into focus as residents, ratepayers speak up on stable neighbourhoods

Property values came into sharp focus Wednesday night as residents had their say on protecting the future of Aurora’s stable neighbourhoods. Nearly 100 residents turned out for last week’s Public Planning meeting, which was the first opportunity they had to state their positions to Council following a consultant’s report recommending measures the Town can put in place to restrict large-scale infill developments in long-established communities like Regency Acres, Aurora Heights and the homes in the vicinity of Town Park.

Growing community means growing need for volunteer snow shovellers: Neighbourhood Network

As communities grow and populations age, there are many challenges that are clear for all to see. But there are still some challenges that remain hidden if you haven’t had to walk the walk.

Travelling exhibit sheds light on “History in Plain Sight”

For some, Freemasonry is an institution that has been shrouded in the shadows but, here in Canada, its influence is all around us. But the Aurora Historical Society and Aurora Museum & Archives aim to help shed light on some of the mystery this month with Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight, a travelling exhibition that opens this Saturday, February 9, at Hillary House National Historic Site.

Feminists come from all walks of life, say Book Club founders

Despite the term being in our popular lexicon for the better part of a century, but some people still shy away from calling themselves a feminist. The whys and wherefores might be different for each individual, but it’s a term and a mindset that should be fully embraced, according to Jodi Marr and Hannah Dugas, and they hope to spark a discussion about just that beginning this Thursday, February 7, with the very first Feminist Book Club at the Aurora Public Library.

Community Living selected for Vince’s Community Product Initiative

Your grocery purchases could help give Community Living Central York, and individuals using their services in our community, a helping hand through Vince’s Market’s Community Product Initiative program.

Impaired driver arrested after falling asleep in drive-thru

A driver was charged with impaired driving after falling asleep in the middle of a Wellington Street East drive-thru on Sunday afternoon.

Library Square, SARC expansion dominate capital plan

Library Square and an expansion of the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex are the top priorities in the year ahead, according to Town’s updated 10-year capital investment plan. Revised plans for new downtown gathering space and addition onto Church Street School set to be presented at Tuesday's General Committee meeting.

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