Small businesses say they have an image problem

August 24, 2016 · 0 Comments

As a small business owner, George Hughes says he’s heard the same old thing time and again from people in the job market: you don’t get ahead or get a great job if you work for a small business.

Auroran cycling across Canada for Special Olympics Canada

By Jake Courtepatte A two-man team has been cycling across Canada for just over a month now, and the 50-day, 4,500-kilometre journey takes Aurora’s Trevor ...

Tragically Hip screening leaves organizers “Up to Here” in Council debate

This Saturday’s Town Park simulcast of the Tragically Hip’s farewell concert became bogged down in Council debate last week amid accusations of “roadblocks” being put in the way of the event.

Open a door on forgotten chapters of Aurora’s history

As people with any living memory of it dwindle to a precious few, the First World War is quickly becoming a forgotten chapter of Canada’s past, but the Aurora Historical Society aims to make this history come alive again this Saturday at Doors Open Aurora.

Oakridge Outfitters prepares to open new page on a local story

As a young girl, Aurora’s Deb Clark was bitten by the fashion bug. Her mother could not afford to let her go out and buy the things she wanted to make a splash, however. Instead, she was sent to sewing class to learn how to create the looks she wanted.

Aurora’s Suma contends for Hoedown Showdown spot

Fresh off her win as Aurora’s 2016 Teen Idol on Canada Day, Melissa Suma will be vying for another title next weekend after being named one of the Top 20 finalists in the 2016 Hoedown Showdown.

Special Olympics Aurora marks milestone hosting golf qualifier

Canadians from coast to coast sat on the edge of their seats watching Toronto’s Penny Oleksiak and King City’s own Rosie MacLennan bring home the gold in Rio.

Doors Open Aurora arrives this Saturday, August 20

The 11th annual Doors Open Aurora event takes place this Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Abas and Kearney hailed as Leaders of Tomorrow

Late Aurora mayor John West wanted to leave a legacy to recognize and foster the leaders of tomorrow and this year’s beneficiaries of that legacy exemplify that spirit.

Lease deal to turn church lot into GO parking raises ire of Council, neighbours

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church’s decision to enter into a deal with Metrolinx to turn their parking lot over to GO commuters on weekdays should call their tax exempt status into question, argue some Councillors.

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