Voices of Joy Community Choir celebrates 20th anniversary

May 31, 2018 · 0 Comments

The inspirational VOJ Voices of Joy Community Choir is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a Special Concert: “20 Years of Music and Friendship” Sunday, June 10, at 3p.m., at Bethel Community Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Drive Newmarket.

Classic Lightfoot concert will benefit CHATS

A night of classic Canadian music at Theatre Aurora on Saturday, June 9 will benefit Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS).

Councillor Jeff Thom won’t seek second term

Councillor Jeff Thom will not seek a second term at Town Hall. The first-term Council member, who was elected in 2014, announced his decision on Wednesday.

Barton honoured by Board with Celebrating Student Success award

His clear, booming voice has made him a natural at the morning announcement, and his gregarious personality has made him a familiar face in the halls, and now Andrew Barton, a student at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School has been recognized for his achievements by the York Region District School Board.

Sponsorship opportunities could open for local recreation facilities

Local businesses have had their names emblazoned on areas and pools for years, sponsorship opportunities that not only give the Town an infusion of cash, but a chance for businesses to increase their community profiles as well.

200th anniversary will close a chapter for 21 early church parishioners

Two hundred years is a long time in the life of any congregation. Over two centuries, people come and go, founding families move away, and the very principles of the parish evolve as well. Such is the case for Aurora United Church, which marks its 200th anniversary this year, but as they look to rebuild on their historic site at Yonge and Tyler after their disastrous 2014 fire, the congregation has had a sobering and poignant reminder of their roots as they look to lay the foundations for their future.

Historical society’s three-part World War One exhibition wraps with the end and aftermath

William John Mugford was probably like so many other Aurora men of his generation when he signed up in the name of King & Country to fight for Canada in the First World War: imbued my patriotism more than a little sense for adventure.

Get your hands dirty for Community Garden season

Ivor Roberts is hard at work tending to his tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber and lettuce plants. The 79-year-old Aurora resident loves to garden and sees the value of getting out and getting your hands dirty as well as the pride of producing your own food.

Provincial candidates tackle positions on how to tackle debt

Ontario’s debt has been a hot topic for months leading up to the official start of the 2018 Provincial Election, and Wednesday was no exception as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosted an all-candidates forum.