Province puts future of historic college building up in the air

August 30, 2017 · 0 Comments

It has gone by many names over its first century, whether it is De La Salle College, Pine Ridge hospital, or any number of Provincial departments. Soon, it could add another name to the list: history.

Southlake’s littlest patients have out-of-this-world encounter

Southlake’s littlest cancer patients had an out-of-this world encounter on Thursday as they watched a live feed of astronauts on the International Space Station donning some of their very own handiwork.

A new baby signals beginning of new chapter for sponsored Syrian family

By Brock Weir A new life is the start of a new page in many a family’s book, but for a local Syrian family, Sunday ...

Michelle Stewart is making a difference – one smile at a time

A little positivity can go a very long way. That is the guiding philosophy of Michelle Stewart.

Hospital security guard charged with two counts of sexual assault

A 24-year-old Aurora man faces two charges of sexually assaulting two females.

GO ramps up commuter service this September

Local commuters will have more options on their morning commute next month as GO Transit expands its train service along the Barrie – Toronto corridor. Starting September 2, there will be two morning train trip extensions from Maple to Allendale, and the length of ...

Library Square will be the measure of this Council: Thompson

There are little over 10 months left in this Council term before politicians – would-be and otherwise – hit the campaign trail, but there is still much work to be done, according to Councillor Michael Thompson. None of these loose ends, however, are as important as deciding the future of Library Square.

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee a Canadian cricket icon

The game of cricket has had its ups and downs in Canadian sporting culture, but it was perhaps at its prime when played by Aurora’s own William Fleury. Fleury, a pioneer in the sport in this country, is one of four new members of the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, all heading in under the “Athlete” category.

Capturing today’s history – one snap at a time

You all know the feeling when a photo turns out to have that certain special something that you want to share with the world. You send it out, let people know where you’ve been, who you’ve met and, in some cases, what you’re eating. A new phenomenon spawned by smart phones and social media? Think again.

Walker urges people to cherish life’s challenges

Lionel Strang scoffs at the idea he might have any trepidation about walking from Downtown Toronto to Barrie. Like the men and women who joke that they climbed the mountain because it was there, Strang laced up and made the trip simply because he could. Well, it’s not quite as simple as he lets on.

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