Crime Stoppers focuses on transnational organized crime

January 19, 2018 · 0 Comments

International borders used to be a buffer against many forms of organized crime, but with the growth of social media and even Bitcoin, this is quickly becoming a theme of the past.

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

An interim control bylaw to protect Aurora’s “stable neighbourhoods” for up to one year could be in place by the end of the month.

Countdown is on for 2018 Aurora Winter Blues Festival

Temperatures may have plummeted again after a midweek warm spell, but heat will soon be in the air.

The Faith Project to spark discussion on religion and spirituality in “pluralistic” society

It’s not every day that film makers are given money and almost carte blanche to do what they want, but that is exactly what happened when Shiraz Janjua and his team of filmmakers were tasked by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation to explore the wide-ranging world of tolerance.

York Region Transit enhances on-demand, GO shuttle service in Aurora

Effective this week, York Region Transit (YRT) has expanded local dial-a-ride service in Aurora and Oak Ridges. The changes, implemented Monday, impact the Route 31 – Aurora North service.

“Magical” evening in store for fathers and daughters at Snowflake Ball

It’s winter and there’s magic in the air – but not necessarily in the great outdoors. This Saturday, for local girls, and their fathers, uncles, and brothers, the magic will be found indoors in the showroom of Highland Automotive.

Strangers with the Same Dream explores important ideas of identity

“Reading.” It was Alison Pick’s answer to this writer’s question, “Where do you find your inspiration?” and an answer she freely admits “might sound like a boring response” but that is often the case for the Man Booker Prize nominated author.

Memories of the Old Library: 56 Victoria Street comes down

Starting Thursday, Demolition crews made fast work of the former home of the Aurora Public Library at 56 Victoria Street.

King artist debuts on The Launch

Julia Tomlinson thought she could, so she did. And boy what an impact this singer-songwriter has made. Tomlinson makes her national debut along with CTV’s original music show, The Launch, January 10.

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