Historical Society revives role as advocate for heritage preservation

November 29, 2018 · 0 Comments

The Aurora Historical Society was founded over 55 years ago to fight for the preservation of local heritage and helping to secure, in the words of Society founder Dr. Leslie Oliver, Aurora’s “jewels in the crown.”

Need only grows as Neighbourhood Network Holiday Gift Drive marks 10 years

For over 10 years, Neighbourhood Network has teamed with non-profits in the community to make the holiday season a little brighter by collecting gifts, food and other items for families in need – and, one decade on, the need only grows.

Paul Pirri proud of eight year as at Council table

Councillor Paul Pirri is still finding the right words for his farewell message as the 2014 – 2018 Council term convenes one last time this Tuesday. Councillor Pirri, who was first elected as Aurora’s youngest Council member in the 2010 – 2014 term, announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election, seeking other opportunities as he takes the “next steps” in his life, including pursuing a masters’ degree.

Students descend into realm of dreams and nightmares in Apparitions

We all know the feeling of waking up with a start, but we don’t always know what we were dreaming when that happened. Andrew Basso, a Grade 11 student at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, didn’t have to dig too deep in trying to remember a nightmare. His ...

Kerry Bear brings warm and fuzzy fundraising to Kerry’s Place Autism Services

You can spread the warm and fuzzies across the country – while helping a great cause in the process – through the Kerry Bear Challenge. Launched this week by Kerry’s Place Autism Services, the Kerry Bear Challenge throws down the gauntlet to individuals, companies and...