Ceramic poppies set to paint Aurora red

June 14, 2017 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir In the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the First World War, images of the Tower of London bathed in a ...

Motion aims to “minimize disruption” in Highland Gate redevelopment

A subdivision being built in the middle of a long-established residential neighbourhood is not a new thing in Ontario, but it’s a first for Aurora and a motion before Council last week seeks to “minimize disruption” for current residents of Highland Gate.

Different Together: St. Max’s International Night celebrates diversity

Just this past week, on Thursday June 1, St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School hosted the sixth annual “International Night.” With over 300 guests in attendance, it was a night that was dedicated to celebrating and promoting the various ethnicities and cultures within the surrounding community.

“Canada’s Birthday Town” set for renaissance

Once upon a time, just north of Toronto, there was a Town which made a bold proclamation.

Somewhere “Under the Rainbow” is right here, right now

By Brock Weir Despite being out for “many, many years” there was a time when Nyk Morrigan had doubts. They doubted themselves, they doubted who ...

Highland Gate park up for approval

Council will take the first steps towards greenlighting the expansive community park at next week’s General Committee meeting set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20.

Gallagher heads to Provincials to prove history is far from boring

History is not boring, history is who we are. Those are among the takeaways of York Region students who descended on the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex to give the public a flavour of their history projects in a new spin on a time-honoured tradition.

Baseball diamond shortage leading to lost opportunity for Aurora, King kids

Just two more baseball diamonds could lead to a world of difference for budding athletes in Aurora and King. On Wednesday, Council had a special meeting for members of the public to weigh in on how to improve the community through...

Growth targets are putting strain on additional resources

Aurora is set to experience higher-than-expected growth targets, but Regional sewers struggling to keep pace with growth could clog up the works. A report is expected to come down the pipe later this month on just how Aurora is going to tackle its rapid growth with currently insufficient servicing allocated by the Region of York.

School gardening club plants new roots for the next 150 years

Students, parents, teachers and members from the community at large gathered together at Rick Hansen Public School on Thursday night to plant the seeds for the future.

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