The long and winding road to lasting love

February 8, 2018 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir “Oh, god,” says Marie Barnes. “It’s a long and complicated story,” adds husband Gordon. It seems like a simple enough question, but ...

Church Street School set for $9m expansion as part of Library Square

The historic Church Street School, home to the Aurora Cultural Centre and the Aurora Museum and Archives is set for a multi-million dollar expansion.

School Board, Province reach agreement on moving Dr. G.W. Williams S.S.

New site for Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School could be ready by September 2023 after "atypical" plan reached between Board and Ministry.

Sons of Rhythm promise fun at Blues Bash ahead of album release

By Brock Weir As they put the finishing touches on their new EP, the Toronto-based Sons of Rhythm are preparing to blow the roof off ...

Davis to leave Trinity Aurora after 11 years of service

Parishioners at Trinity Anglican church are preparing to say goodbye to long-time pastor Reverend Dawn Davis at the end of this month as she prepares to take a new position in St. Catherines.

Sledgehammers signal start of Armoury renovations

If Council had a hammer, they’d hammer in the morning. In fact, they’d also hammer in the evening all over this land. And on Wednesday, they did just that. Taking 10 sledgehammers in hand, along with...

Government to “perhaps” address concerns over minimum wage: MPP

Challenges being faced by local businesses big and small following the Ontario Government’s raising of the minimum wage are “understood” by the Province but Newmarket-Aurora MPP Chris Ballard is mum on any measures that might be taken to help blunt its impact.

Female avengers start to assemble for Temple of Fame centenary

“It is hardly needful for me, Great Goddess, to tell thee who I am,” said the Egyptian queen as she strode out before her public. “I have ruled my world for three decades, becoming near the last of my kind. I speak a dozen languages and have studied with great scholars, have led battles, and influenced entire worlds with my beauty.

Library Square design, Cultural Centre expansion up for decision this week

The last Council meeting of 2017 approved a preliminary concept for Library Square, and the first formal meeting of 2018 could bring about the next stage in the process.

Fence fracas could prompt changes to property standards

A white picket fence was once the benchmark of the suburban ideal, but a fracas between neighbours over a high wooden fence sitting right on a property line could prompt changes to Town-wide rules.

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