Young Aurora historian prepares to retrace Canada’s steps in the World Wars

May 25, 2016 · 0 Comments

24-year-old Robert Revington gets a certain charge whenever he takes one particular wooden club in his hands. Too small to be a baseball bat and but just too big to fit in a pocket, it is fairly non-descript except for a few black studs dotting the head that catch the light just so.

Ryan Grants unite for $1,000 donation to Able Network

It was a meeting two weeks in the making but when Ryan Grant, a client at Aurora’s Able Network cast eyes on Ryan Grant, the area manager for Cobs Bread, it was an instant and emotional connection.

Aurora’s Aidan Slind — On Her Majesty’s Service

This Monday is Victoria Day and while many Canadians might be raising a few beers to mark the unofficial start of the summer, Aurora’s Aidan Slind is probably raising a glass to mark the Queen’s Official Canadian Birthday.

Youth performers cap Theatre Aurora’s season with Almost, Maine

Theatre Aurora’s 2015-2016 was all about “creating connections” and that theme continues, with a segue into the next season, with the youth theatre group’s production of Almost, Maine, which opens this week.

Travel in style – and through time – with Nora’s Suitcase

Nora Hillary was a woman both of her time and ahead of her time. In some respects, she lived a relatively conventional life for a woman born in the Aurora of 1902 but, on the other hand, she took on the world, hitting international hot spots as a single, jet-setting woman.

Community gears up to help Fort Mac

As fires continue to ravage Alberta and residents of Fort McMurray begin to assess the damage from the fire that destroyed large swaths of their community, several members of our community are stepping up to the plate to lend a helping hand.

Nursing home approved despite environmental concerns

A four-storey 250 unit retirement home and long-term care facility has been approved for the south end of Aurora despite land concerns raised by Councillor Wendy Gaertner.

Aurora cadets earn top prize in national air rifle competition

The accolades continue to pour in for York Region’s sharpest shooters. More than 120 army, navy and air force cadets from...

Ontario municipalities are “fighting the same fight” on OMB reform

Representatives from across Ontario descended on Markham’s City Hall on Saturday for a wide-ranging summit on coming together with a common voice, calling for change at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Large investment needed for Downtown revamp, Council agrees

A potential $10 million investment in the revitalization of Aurora’s Downtown Core was approved by Council last week, but the big question is just what this revitalization will look like.

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