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Hungry kids – and adults – get healthy options at local rec centres
August 17, 2017 · 0 Comments
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 ...
Lights, Camera, ACTION! – Movies in the Park returns to close out summer
What do hairy dolls, superheroes and a Polynesian princess have in common? They will all be beamed up onto the big screen in parks in and around...
Back-to-school leaves Aurora High School neighbours worried
By Brock Weir Back to school season is upon us, a time of year typically seen as one of relief for parents as they get ...
I just wanted my voice back: Showdown semi-finalist
Colette Zorzella often felt she was simply taking up too much space growing up. One of six children, she describes her...
Library making changes to meet needs of LGBTQ+ patrons
Aurorans rarely think twice about picking up the phone and asking for the information we need. Sure, the days of calling 411 to ask for that all-important number seems a bit old fashioned these days, but sometimes a call is the quickest way to achieve results. For others, however, picking up...
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