Young entrepreneur savours “Sweet” smell of success

August 26, 2015 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir As she entered her pre-teens, Avery Benlolo was becoming frustrated with the dry and itchy skin on her hands. Nothing seemed to ...

Harper joined by area Conservatives for adoption announcement

Conservative supporters were primed last week, welcoming Conservative leader Stephen Harper.

Tourism plan delayed as focus narrows

Aurora’s tourism plan has been put on ice until at least November so Council can get a full picture on just what this – and other plans already in the works – might cost in the end.

Optimists and Staples team up with $7,000 goal for local kids

September is just around the corner and the Optimist Club of Aurora is once again teaming up with Staples (Yonge and Murray Drive) to make ...

Wanted: A designer to establish vision for Downtown Aurora’s “cultural precinct”

After nearly 15 years of discussion and delays, the future of Library Square could be determined through a larger vision for Aurora’s “Cultural Precinct.”

School caretaker pens novel for kids and young adults

Summer is winding down and as kids gear up for a return to school, they will do so chock full of memories – and maybe a secret or two – collected during the season that will have to sustain them until next June rolls around.

Inaugural winner of John West Scholarship “honoured” by recognition

Before former mayor John West died in late 2013, he left a lasting legacy for Aurora – namely, seed money for a scholarship to recognize the leaders of tomorrow.

Town strikes deal with Canada Post over community mailboxes

As things get heated between Canada Post and greater Montreal on the placement of community mailboxes, the situation in Aurora has become decidedly cooler after the municipality inked a deal with the Crown Corporation.

Sports groups make pitch for Hallmark building

To some, the former Hallmark Cards plant on Vandorf Road and Industrial Parkway South might seem simply an empty box of a warehouse -- but others see potential.