York Region artists keep the Canadian love going in Showcase 2018

January 19, 2018 · 0 Comments

Last year, the Society of York Region Artists pulled out all the stops to showcase the best of Canada, reflected through their own unique eyes. But although the Canada 150 year has come and gone, this maple love continues to reign supreme at the Society’s (SOYRA) latest show and sale, Showcase 2018, now on at the Aurora Cultural Centre.

“People’s” chamber is not accessible to all, says activist

Last month, Tyler Barker made an impassioned plea to Council to step up its game when it comes to accessibility. Aurora should set the standard when it comes to making things accessible and inclusive to everyone, regardless of ability, he said, rather than...

If/Then explores the “What if?” at Theatre Aurora

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if you went the other direction when you came to a fork in the road? Of course you have, we all have, but, for most of us, it is a question that will always be unanswered. The possibilities, however, are fun to explore and that is just what Theatre Aurora will do when the curtain rises on If/Then next Thursday, January 25.

Region needs to step up efforts in “harm reduction,” says AIDS Committee

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Approved Library Square concept backed by Cultural Centre

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Crime Stoppers focuses on transnational organized crime

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First decade of successes and promising future marked by Neighbourhood Network

By Brock Weir Neighbourhood Network needed no introduction to the people filling the hall of Newmarket’s Old Town Hall on Thursday night as the Aurora-based ...

Protection of “stable neighbourhoods” to be considered next week

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Countdown is on for 2018 Aurora Winter Blues Festival

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