Homeless Aurora teen begins university journey

August 23, 2017 · 0 Comments

Ben Williamson, who lives with cerebral palsy, received a flood of support to send him to Carleton.

Second hotel coming to Leslie & 404 area

Aurora has been without a hotel for years, but now that a new hotel is set to break ground near Leslie and Highway 404 before the end of summer, a second hotel is following its lead.

New executive director explores new opportunities for Cultural Centre

It’s a far cry from being an accountant, but the number crunching has served Suzanne Haines well as she dropped the traditional nine-to-five job to embrace her love of the arts – and they are skills she continues to draw upon as she charts a new path for the Aurora Cultural Centre.

Hungry kids – and adults – get healthy options at local rec centres

Whether you’ve just finished a few lengths in the pool, perfected a half-pipe, or wrapped up your cardio routine on the treadmill, chances are you’ve worked up a good, healthy appetite, but now there are healthier options available at local recreation centres to satisfy your hunger pangs.

Sports Dome deal will save taxpayers $40,000 a year: Council

The privately-owned Aurora Sports Dome is set to become a “municipal facility” in a deal expected to save taxpayers upwards of $40,000 a year. Council has given the green light to a staff recommendation which will see the Dome on Industrial Parkway North near the Aurora Family Leisure Complex declared a Municipal Capital Facility, closing a lease loophole which has seen the Town pay property taxes on behalf of the operator.

Harlequin brings “the soundtrack of our lives” to Ribfest

It has been over 40 years since singer and guitarist George Belanger jumped at an opportunity to join a fledgling band and, over that time, he and Harlequin have criss-crossed North America, building up a staggering fan base.

Ford revs up local PCs as they pledge to listen to “grassroots”

The Progressive Conservative Party will listen to their riding associations, said Doug Ford at a fundraising event Sunday for Newmarket-Aurora PC candidate Charity McGrath.

Anything can happen at Wednesday’s “Beauty at the Beast”

Have you ever thought Belle should just cut to the chase and go with the Beast right off the bat, or have been yelling at the screen to ditch the fur ball for the beefcake of Gaston? Well, their fates could be up to you this Wednesday at the Aurora Cultural Centre as DuffleBag Theatre presents “Beauty and the Beast” at 2 p.m. this August 23.

Aurora High portables are temporary solution: Board

A growing enrolment at Aurora High School has left school officials looking for temporary accommodations ahead of the start of the 2017-2018 school year. This according ...