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Yaqubian to carry Ontario Liberal banner in south riding

October 18, 2017   ·   0 Comments

As the daughter of two Persian immigrants, Naheed Yaqubian grew up hearing that Canada was the best country in the world. You could become involved in...

One Book One Aurora wraps this weekend with author talk

Over the past 10 months, Aurorans have had the opportunity to all get on the same page, reading from Brian Francis’ poignant novel “Natural Order” as part of the Aurora Public Library’s One Book One Aurora Campaign.

Fleury family ploughs fertile ground in new exhibition

You may no longer recognize their name, but their influences are all around. From local landmarks to the Town of Aurora’s own flag, there are signs of the Fleury family everywhere you look, but all too often this founding family’s contributions as a leading employer and agricultural innovator are forgotten to history.

Wristbands selling fast for Hallowe’en spook-tacular

If you’re excited for the thrills and chills that await you in Sheppard’s Bush this Hallowe’en, you better act quick, tickets are selling fast for Aurora’s Haunted Forest.

Stakeholders to have say in Library Square development this week

Tentative designs proposed for Library Square are set to be presented to stakeholders for their input this week.

TA’s classic “Death of a Salesman” has timely themes: director

It wasn’t always on his radar, but for the past few months, Arthur Miller’s classic play, Death of a Salesman, has become a way of life for Shawn Rocheleau. Earlier this year, Mr....

UNESCO designation opens international doors to local students

A school broadens the horizons of anyone eager to learn, but the horizons of local students at Pickering College are set to expand to a global perspective thanks to UNESCO.

Accessibility advocates hail opening of Diamond Jubilee Park

By Brock Weir If it were in place 20 years ago when he was still a kid, Tyler Barker would have been among the first ...

Local pot store could be up in smoke before it even happens

Opt-out provision could nip local LCBO-style recreational marijuana store in the bud before 2018 roll-out.

Light armoured vehicle to be installed at Peace Park next month

A decommissioned light armoured vehicle (LAV) intended to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers who served in the Afghanistan conflict will be installed at the Aurora Cenotaph next month.

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