More time needed to weigh in on new Provincial growth targets, say Councillors

March 1, 2019 · 0 Comments

The Province needs to give municipalities like Aurora more time to review new growth targets for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, according to Council.

JW-Jones to put fresh spin on traditional sounds at Aurora Winter Blues Festival

His musical journey started on the drums, but when 15-year-old JW-Jones first saw B.B. King perform in 1995, it was a watershed moment. He put down the drumsticks, picked up a guitar and mastered the sound of traditional blues, the sounds of his musical heroes.

TA’s Kiss of the Spider Woman

A Review by Scott Johnston An unusual relationship is front and centre in Theatre Aurora’s latest play, Kiss of the Spider Woman. Written by Manuel ...

Rising Sun brings local perspective to new Freemasonry exhibition

By Brock Weir Freemasonry has been a part of Aurora’s heritage since before Aurora was even on the map. Indeed, Aurora’s Rising Sun Masonic Lodge ...

Aurora hockey president tagged for Thank a Volunteer week

One of Aurora hockey’s longest standing tenures is being lauded by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

Outdoor spaces draw questions in Library Square plan

Ice – and coffee – could help Library Square become a year-round attention. While the planned three-storey addition to the Church Street School building, the proposed 200+ seat theatre within it, and associated parking, has generated considerable Council discussions, turning the gathering space into a year-round attraction with a seasonal water and ice feature have raised their own questions.

Community rallies on the rink to raise thousands for Chris Hodgins

Chris and Cathy Hodgins now find joy in the little things. This past Valentine’s Day, the 34-year-old Aurora couple were overjoyed when...

“To realize our potential we need to take action” – Mayor tackles revitalization in first Chamber address

The world “revitalization” can mean different things to different people but for Mayor Tom Mrakas, it is about achieving Aurora’s full potential – and to realise potential, action needs to be taken.

Over 100 Polar Plungers raise more than $30,000 for Special Olympics

Whether they were dressed in grass skirts, coconut bras, or more waterproof parts of their uniforms, 108 members of the community braved the cold to take the plunge Thursday night at the York Regional Police’s annual Polar Plunge Event to benefit Special Olympics.