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Healing journeys are shared through Hospice art program

January 12, 2017   ·   0 Comments

People who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness often can’t find the words to express just what they are feeling, but with a canvas in front of them and a brush – or even a crayon – in hand, a new and vital conversation can open up.

Aurora’s graduates to jointly show their artistic flair

Students were back at their desks this week after a nice, relaxing holiday break, but many of the teens eager to graduate this year, might have headed straight for the art studio.

Go the extra mile for your neighbours in need this winter with Neighbourhood Network

After York Region had a relatively easy winter last year, this one is making up for lost time, giving residents no shortage of opportunities to get outside and clear away significant snowfalls, one shovel-full at a time. But, across York Region, there are many seniors and those with mobility challenges for whom a winter snow event can mean several days – or longer – housebound with no alternative.

Budget talks included battle over training

Hammering out last year’s Budget, Aurora Council put the amount of money they allocate for the ongoing training of staff members under the microscope – and they once again dusted off their arguments for this year’s budget, putting off a proposed $70,000 boost to the program to offset next year’s tax increase.

One Book One Aurora tackles LGBTQ themes with “Natural Order”

By Brock Weir When Brian Francis goes to book clubs enjoying his second novel, Natural Order, he’s often greeted with a familiar refrain: “How could ...

United Church hopes to break ground on new home this Spring

They have been without a true spiritual home to call their own since a devastating pre-Easter fire in April 2014 burned Aurora United Church to the ground; now, the Aurora United Church congregation is...

Next steps in Cultural Precinct plan due January 24

As the late afternoon sun beat down on Friday, a familiar ritual played out. Families laced up...

Random Acts of Kindness raised smiles during holiday season

A rogue elf hijacked a busload of seniors from the Oak Ridges Retirement Community, joyriding through Aurora, King and Richmond Hill in the lead-up to the holiday season.

100 Youth Who Care make a huge difference in just one hour

By Brock Weir In 2016, men and women from across Aurora and Newmarket learned what a difference they could make in just one hour. Ladies ...

Historian pitches bold vision for historic armoury

The Aurora Armoury on the northeast corner of Town Park has a storied place in the Town’s history, but has the potential to be a community hub long into the future, according to local historian Christopher Watts.

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