Welcome Table provides “Food for the Soul”

August 5, 2015 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir Reaching out to the community, particularly those who needed a hand-up, has always been a way of life for Julie Cruikshank. So, ...

Federal candidates hit the road for long-haul election campaign

Laureen Harper, wife of Conservative leader Stephen Harper, meets a young supporter during a whistle-stop visit of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill on Wednesday afternoon, during the ...

Norm Weller remembered as “big man, who left big impression”

Norm Weller Park near Aurora’s southwest corner might bear his name, but his impact can be seen just about wherever you are in Town.

“Accelerated” 2C development leads Councillors to question whether Town, Region are ready

Building developments in Aurora’s 2C developments are marching along at a pretty fast clip, but the speed in which the development is progressing is causing some Council members to wonder whether Aurora is ready for it.

Veterans saddle up to raise awareness of comrades

Paul Nichols served with the Canadian Armed Forces, stationed in Croatia during the early 1990s. During that time, he did “pretty well” serving his country. However, when he transitioned out of the military, that’s when his war really started.

Policy changes needed to make wildlife park a reality

Long-gestating plans for Aurora’s wildlife park are feasible, but it will take some policy changes from the Town of Aurora and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to make it a reality, according to experts.

Blast survivor encouraged by Ombudsman’s findings

The Ministry of National Defence should award “immediate and reasonable” financial compensation to victims involved in a 1974 grenade blast at CFB Valcartier, which left 16 cadets dead, and scores of others injured, says the Ombudsman for the Department.

Hillary House welcomes Aurorans to Doors Open

Set back from the hustle and bustle of Yonge Street sits Hillary House National Historic Site, often described as Aurora’s hidden gem. Where else can visitors enjoy stunning Gothic Revival architecture, while examining 150-year-old doctors’ kits full of well-worn tools?

Council calls on province to put their money where their mouth is with election reforms

When it comes to reforming how municipal elections are run, Aurora’s Council says what’s good for the goose is good for the gander. The move came as Council was asked to weigh in on the Province’s review of the Municipal Elections Act, a review...

All roads lead to the Aurora Cultural Centre in new exhibitions

Three artists set out on very different personal journeys – two over water, and the other delving deep into himself to find his roots. Their divergent paths have come together, however, in a harmonious dual exhibition now underway at the Aurora Cultural Centre.

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