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

September 14, 2016   ·   0 Comments

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.

Metrolinx, Town to make parking woes easier for Heritage residents

Now that neighbours in Aurora’s Northeast Heritage District (HCD) will have to live with GO Parking in their area for at least six months, the Town and Metrolinx are set to work together to make things easier for those impacted.

Aurora’s Chen Liu set to receive Duke of Edinburgh gold

In a time where so many people his age can’t wait to get up in the morning with a bit of Snapchat or wind down at night seeing what people have been up to on Facebook, Chen Liu relished the chance to simply disconnect.

Reform-seeking Councillors await recommendations to overhaul OMB

Provincial leaders this fall are set to propose changes to legislation around the Ontario Municipal Board for public input. While it isn’t yet known what these recommendations might entail, municipal politicians from around the Golden Horseshoe are clear in their recommendation: significant reforms are needed.

Explore the next phase of Love this season at Theatre Aurora

As a York Region paramedic, Sergio Calderon has experienced humanity in a way that is different from many people. He has been present where a person takes their first breath of life, holding them when they breathe their last, and, he says, everything in between. He has seen more than his fair share of grief, loss and tragedy, but there is...

Culture Days at the Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan

Dating back to 6,000 BC, soup has been a staple of culture and heritage, bringing together family and memory. Soup has been associated with comfort, warmth and good health throughout history. While some soups are thick, some thin; some complex; some surprisingly simple to make, soup is enjoyed the world over with recipes lovingly passed down through the generations.

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