Walking a mile in their shoes: 360Kids helps students understand youth homelessness

February 28, 2018 · 0 Comments

“It must be really bad, but what can I do about it?” This was the thought that went through Maryam M’s mind whenever she saw a homeless person. The Grade 6 student simply...

Director brings timely issues to Theatre Aurora with Next Fall

In bringing a play to life, Melanie Hargan set out to let the characters do the talking – and, as the curtain rises on Theatre Aurora’s production of next fall, the director will be measuring success by the conversations that take place among the audience members as they go back home.

Parents, kids wage battle for “real food”

Residents lead push for healthy options at municipal concession stands and vending machines.

Aurora United Church celebrating bicentennial

A five shilling investment continues to pay dividends to Aurora 200 years later.

Council shoots down option for Regional alternate

Citing just five more meetings on the calendar before the 2018 Municipal Election gets underway, Council is poised to...

G.W. Williams move receives mixed reaction

The York Region District School Board and the Ministry of Education’s decision to move Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School to Aurora’s east side was made after residents of the Town’s developing communities urged the Board to take action on a school site closer to home.

“People should stop screaming and do something”

Last chance to see photographer’s tribute to Girl Power at Aurora Public Library

Our Lady of Grace plans extensive rebuild of Catholic church

It has been the spiritual home of Aurora’s Catholic Community since it was built on Yonge Street in 1983, but Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is set to get a significant facelift.

Millennials usher in new era for local youth art

The Aurora Cultural Centre’s Brevik Hall was bursting at the seams with proud parents and proud students alike as they brought up the curtain on a new era in local youth art.