“Small Project” makes big difference in lives of Kenyan students

September 29, 2017 · 0 Comments

So many of us take maternal health and convenient family planning for granted. A quick trip to your doctor, or even your drugstore can often do the trick, but we’re lucky here in Canada; in other parts of the world it is a daily struggle. It is a daily struggle which...

“Making Peace” arrives with timely message

Exhibition, which formally opens next week, asks tough question of viewer.

Local cadets lead in our international warriors at Invictus

They simply wanted to do their bit, but local cadets from St. Andrew’s College took centre stage leading ...

“Christmas Market” could be sneak peek of Library Square’s future: Councillor

If you have a hard time visualizing all the possibilities that could come to downtown Aurora once the redevelopment of Library Square gets underway, you could get an early flavour as soon as November – if one Councillor gets his way.

Rare blood cancer diagnosis leaves local couple fighting back and helping others

Just a few short months ago, Mark Silverstein and Nelia Pacheco prepared to say their goodbyes. Diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in 2010 at the age of 45, Mark has been following a tough road with his wife by his side every step of the way. Along the way, the ...

Chamber of Commerce to host Town Hall on Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs

It is legislation which will have wide-ranging impacts on all businesses, and now the Aurora Chamber of Commerce will help local business owners understand how they will be effected by Bill 148, Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act.

Father-son Odyssey is now in the record books

The world is a very big, beautiful place. But it’s made a bit smaller because we’re all members of one big human fellowship. Kingscross resident Steven Dengler met some consummate hosts and genuinely interesting souls during his seven-week Canada 150 Global Odyssey. The trek, which landed Dengler, his father Bob, a resident of Aurora, and ace pilot

Barrie student takes the Hoedown Showdown crown

16-year-old John Anderson was a tough act to follow. The Grade 11 student from Barrie was the first finalist to take the stage Friday night in the Hoedown Showdown competition, where 10 finalists from across Ontario vied for the crown of Canada’s next country star.

Dialogue on Truth & Reconciliation will unfold in “Reveal”

This summer, Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Canadian artists pooled their talent for an important exchange on Truth and Reconciliation fostered brushstroke by brushstroke. This Wednesday, September 27, members ...

Bylaw changes sent back for review amid rights concerns

A set of changes outlining how bylaw officers can access privately owned properties has been sent back for further review amid concerns over the rights of property owners. The changes, which The Auroran reported on last week, received significant scrutiny when they were first presented at General Committee on September 5.

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