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200th anniversary will close a chapter for 21 early church parishioners
May 31, 2018 · 0 Comments
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.
Sports clubs underscore pressing need for fields, diamonds
As Council moves to set a use for the Hallmark lands this week, one thing is clear for Aurora’s sports clubs: they need more elbow room.
The Price is Wrong for auctioning off naming rights to new Aurora parks: Council
Auctioning off the naming rights to new neighbourhood parks and parkettes has been a long-standing way to raise money and awareness for many community groups and organizations over the years, including Southlake Regional Health Centre.
UPDATED: Josie Kearney named 2018 Citizen of the Year
The Grade 12 student at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School received Aurora’s highest honour at Monday night’s Community Recognition Awards ceremony held at Town Hall.
Hydro, debt light up Newmarket-Aurora debate
Prosperity is the name of the game for local business, and it was once again the theme for the second business-focused debates taken on by candidates in the riding of Newmarket-Aurora.
Sports clubs underscore pressing need for fields, diamonds
As Council moves to set a use for the Hallmark lands this week, one thing is clear for Aurora’s sports clubs: they need more elbow room.
Holy Spirit students flex their green thumbs
After the playground de-paving, students focus on native plants and veggies.
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