Sports field switch offers solution to long-time AYSC issue

March 1, 2017 · 0 Comments

The Aurora Youth Soccer Club (AYSC) could be on the move to Stewart Burnett Park next year after the Club and the Town brainstormed a solution to a growing problem in the soccer community.

Speaking in Tongues explores complex human connections

Jason Silzer is drawn to a good plot and well-drawn characters, but also a good challenge. That is exactly what he encountered last fall when he cracked open a copy of Andrew...

Parents urge board to “rebuild trust” and reconsider new high school

By Brock Weir This fall, Grade 8 student Tristan Gilchrist will begin high school at Dr. G.W. Williams, a decision he made, like so many ...

Environmentalism begins at home for Nature Aurora

Nature group hosts open house this Saturday looking for enthusiastic new members.

Canada 150 plans begin to take shape

By Brock Weir Aurora may be forced to pare down its party to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary this year after the Federal cash infusion to ...

Vimy Ridge anniversary to be marked by Rangers with Lt. Gov

One hundred years ago this April, Canadian troops emerged victorious at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a battle which has become synonymous with the development of a unique Canadian identity. To mark the 100th anniversary of...

Business signs in Aurora must have one of Canada’s official languages

Businesses in Aurora will soon be required to have at least 50 per cent of their street signs in one of Canada’s two official languages, following a Council decision last week. Council gave the thumbs up to a new bylaw regulating the use of language on signs on February 14 following a 2016 Notice of Motion from Councillor Harold Kim.

Up for sale, Canadian Tire proposes dividing old store into three units

From another big box store, to town houses, and even a condo, speculation has been rife over the future of the former Canadian Tire store in south Aurora since the retailer moved from Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue. But, a proposal to turn the store into three smaller stores and pave the way for a drive-thru and other uses on the property raised eyebrows in nearby neighbourhoods and around the Council table.

Community is key in retaining business, says Mayor

By Brock Weir Drawing in new – and fostering existing – businesses were in the spotlight last week as Mayor Geoff Dawe sat down with ...

One week delay would provide better options on Library Square: Councillors

It has taken 17 years – and counting – to determine the future of Library Square, but a delay of just a week or two would have provided lawmakers with a better picture of the future, argued some Councillors last week.

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