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AHS students team up with Tigers to support Jumpstart program

November 25, 2015   ·   0 Comments

A recent national study showed that 66 per cent of Canadian parents have borrowed money or dug into retirement savings to put their kids into extracurricular activities.

Santa hopes to make a musical splash at this Saturday’s parade

As soon as Santa Claus learned Cardinal Carder Catholic High School was assembling its largest marching band for Saturday's Santa Under the Stars Parade, the man himself was quick to put in a request for his opening act.

Salvation Army has thousands of reasons to “smile” thanks to Tim Hortons

By Brock Weir If you happened to pick up a “smile” cookie at a local Tim Hortons earlier this year, your sweet contribution will help ...

Region delays elected chair vote

Aurora residents and politicians made their case on why York Region's Chair should be an elected position, but Councillors voted to defer the matter until January at the earliest.

Cultural Centre, Museum questioned as budget draws to close

Heritage advocates "shocked" at suggestion re-established museum should be moved from Church Street School as Aurora Cultural Centre reports revenue downturn.

Remembrance Day DVD project leaves legacy spanning generations

Separated by nearly 100 years, they share a desire to serve their country. What drives – and drove – them might be different, but the spirit remains the same.

Veterans, families, students gather on the eleventh day of the eleventh month

When Laurie Cook pinned on her grandmother’s silver cross and her own mother’s silver cross pendant on Wednesday morning, she did so with pride. This was once an exercise which filled her with sadness. But...

Get ready to “Run. Jump. Play. Everyday!” in Aurora

If Gemma Goldstein was going to have to sit at work, she wanted to do so knowing she was making a difference and now, here in Aurora, she is doing just that – aiming to get kids off their butts one activity and recipe at a time.

AHS Speakers Series launches Wednesday with British home children

Sandra Joyce always had some question marks surrounding her father, but what those questions were was the ultimate query. She knew he had come to Canada from the United Kingdom and...

Aurorans want Cultural Precinct to be “civic focal point”, say consultants

The results are in and the survey says residents want Aurora’s “Cultural Precinct” to be a focal point for the Town.

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