Virtual reality brings very real rewards to local student

December 20, 2017 · 0 Comments

As the New Year approaches, now is the time people start to make resolutions. Chances are, chief among them is to start exercising again. But exercising in the great outdoors during this time of year can be challenging at best and monotonous at worst. Local student David Gu, however, says it doesn’t have to be that way – but first you have to suspend your own reality and get into a virtual world.

“We pledge to stand strong and stand together in unity”

By Brock Weir A message of strength in unity was sent out into the world Monday night as dozens of Aurorans gathered for the Town’s ...

Aurora to dig deep on Library Square

Library Square has been nearly 20 years in the making, but Aurora Council turned a significant page in the project’s long history last week – settling on a concept.

Approval of Library Square concept signals start of design process

With Council's concept approval comes time to discuss the fine details on the new public square.

Menorah to be lit following graffiti incidents

A recent wave of hateful and anti-Semitic graffiti has shone a light on some of the darker waves in our community, but the Town of Aurora and Chabad Aurora are teaming up next week to shine an even brighter light on peace and freedom.

Niagara College stresses “community partnership” in Library revamp

If you attended last Wednesday’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Town Hall and had the opportunity to sample turkey sliders or some of the other goodies being served up under the big top of the inflatable igloo, this was your first taste in what could be a long relationship between Aurora and the Canadian Institute of Food and Wine.

Process defended in Armoury deal with Niagara College

Aurora Council threw out the welcome mat for representatives of Niagara College last week, whose Canadian Institute of Food and Wine will be the centrepiece of upcoming renovations to the Town’s historic armoury.

Library Square offers “extraordinary moment” for Aurora: Planner

Approving the construction of Library Square will be an “extraordinary moment” in the efforts to revitalize Aurora’s Downtown, according to planners behind two design options up for Council consideration this week.

Senior Stars to bring Scrooge to Life

Feeling a little doom and gloom over the recent onslaught of winter? Well, fret no more! There is just a fool-proof way to fully get into the “Christmas Spirit.” Just take in the Aurora Seniors Association Silver Stars presentation of Ebenezer Scrooge, this coming weekend at the Aurora Seniors’ Centre.

Forget 1867 – artists shine a light on the momentous 1917

r As 2017 draws to a close, we have been inundated with celebrations and initiatives to mark 150 years since Confederation in 1867, but somewhat lost in the shuffle have been celebrations to mark another milestone year in Canadian history: 1867.

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