Efforts to sell friend’s used car becomes commercial spoof heard around the world

February 17, 2016 · 0 Comments

If you have been sitting on your hands just waiting for the right 2010 Nissan Altima with a paltry 87,000 km under its belt to drive up and sweep you off your feet, you might have missed your chance thanks to an Aurora filmmaker and his producing partner.

Community “re-connects” to help Syrian Refugees

As Terri-Anne Day absorbed people’s reactions to the Syrian Refugee Crisis, she sensed a world around her that was becoming increasingly disconnected. Social media might, in theory, keep people closer connected than ever before, but the personal interactions were a different story.

Incoming and expanding businesses touted by Mayor

By Brock Weir As he prepared to step in front of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce this week to deliver his annual address, Mayor Geoff ...

Indoor tennis dome approved for SARC

It’s a decision that has long been on the bubble, but after over three years of debate, Aurora tennis players will be able to play year-round.

Yonge Street parking plan to get closer look this spring

A pilot project to limit traffic on Yonge Street from Wellington to Kennedy Streets this summer to one lane in each direction with the rest dedicated to on-street parking will come in for a closer examination this May after Council fell short of endorsing the plan last month.

Fortune favours a bold Aurora debater as he takes on Canada

Stepping up to the podium, 17-year-old Ethan Fitzsimons tasked himself with challenging the old adage “fortune favours the bold.” Whether or not he...

Aurora puts healthy new spin on Arctic Adventure favourites

This Monday is Family Day and, once again, Town Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for a whole day of family fun. This year, however, there will be some added attractions to get people on their feet and have fun.

YRDSB holds workshops to ease transition of Syrian students

York Region’s teachers and staff are looking for any way possible to ease the transition of incoming Syrian refugee students.

New Syrian family of six ready to be settled by Interfaith group

It has been a week of mixed emotion for the Interfaith Refugee Resettlers. The volunteer group, IRR, which is comprised of ...

Say My Name aims for one million acts of kindness

Sunday is Valentine’s Day, a time of year when the colour pink becomes synonymous with love, hearts, and all things warm and fuzzy – but for local musician Glenn Marais, it is symbolic of something much larger and, sadly, rarer: kindness.

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