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Hoedown to get “wilder” for York Region’s special students

September 14, 2016   ·   0 Comments

“Bigger and wilder” – that’s what York Region teacher Derek Bunn is promising as he and Magna prepare to welcome nearly 1,000 of York Region’s special needs students to Aurora this Friday for a Hoedown of their own.

Old works yard could breathe new life into Hillary House, neighbourhood

Hillary House, Aurora’s only National Historic Site, could get a new lease on life thanks to a potential grant to mark 2017’s Canada 150 celebration – and one of the Town’s old works yards.

Tigers seek municipal support to get into the black

The Aurora Tigers’ Season Opener is usually a time for celebration for their season opener – and while that was the case again on Sunday night, the excitement was tempered with a poignant reminder of the 15th anniversary of 9/11: New York City Fire Fighters on hand for the ceremonial puck drop.

Aurora’s adult hockey players call for fair ice times

As Aurora gears up to officially launch its efforts to become Canada’s most active community, the Town’s adult hockey players are looking for a chance to keep up their end of the bargain – by securing better ice times for their teams.

Multicultural pride showcased at rebooted festival

Organizers promise yearly festival will grow.

34-year-old man charged in stabbing of two teens

A 34-year-old Aurora man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following the stabbings of two local teens on Saturday morning, which left one boy in life threatening condition

Flags lowered for retired firefighter Sutton

Flags are at half-staff at all Central York Fire Services stations in Aurora and Newmarket to honour former Aurora volunteer fire fighter Larry Sutton who ...

Food In Motion hits “uncharted waters” to success

Hollywood arrives in city this week for the annual Toronto International Film Festival and as the stars get ready to walk the red carpet, Aurora’s John Cosentino will be a man in motion.

Speed hump money would be better spent on Henderson, say residents

A $100,000 plan recently approved by Council to install speed cushions on stretches of Kennedy Street West, Mavrinac Boulevard and McMaster Avenue would be better spent on traffic measures on Henderson Drive, according to area residents.

Sports Hall of Fame is a family affair for Stemmle

This November, the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting a second Stemmle into its hallowed halls. Karen Stemmle, Olympic downhill skier, will join her brother Brian, a member of the 2013 class of inductees.

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