GO ramps up commuter service this September

August 23, 2017 · 0 Comments

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.

Homeless Aurora teen begins university journey

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.

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