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Celebrations will mark Queen’s milestone reign

August 19, 2015   ·   0 Comments

Queen Elizabeth II is set to overtake Queen Victoria's record as longest reigning monarch on September 9, and the Town of Aurora is hosting a community celebration to mark the historic occasion.

Development charges “significant barrier” in bringing hotel to Aurora: report

As Aurora looks at ways to draw people into the community, the big question is, now that Aurora’s hotel has closed its doors, just where they are going to stay. According to...

Mayor forms “Task Force” on physical activity

By Brock Weir Want to take a stroll to Mars and back? You had better contact Town Hall. Mayor Geoff Dawe has struck the “Mayor’s ...

Hall of Fame inductee a champion for disabled athletes

Alan Dean has been to Spain, New Zealand, Greece, South Korea, and South Africa, to name a few. “I’ve had the most exciting life, I’ve travelled all over the world. I’ve been lucky to be able to do what I’ve done.”

Local youth prepare to shine in Rising Star Competition

Allison Lee and Daniel Tamburro are hoping to be Canada’s next rising stars. The seven-year-old dancing duo is set to compete in the junior division of the Canadian National Exhibition’s (CNE) Rising Star Talent Competition in Toronto on August 21.

Veteran riders show “power in a shared story”

Communities for Veterans' Ride Across Canada welcomed at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday afternoon by veterans, residents, and Lieutenant-Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell.

Cancer survivor “going walkabout” for Gilda’s Club

Ruth Garrett walks for those that are faced with the same difficult path she traversed in 2013. In September of that year..

Cadet recognized in international program

18 year old Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Regina Madarello from 2799 Queen’s York Rangers Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Aurora had an amazing and well deserved opportunity to represent Canada this summer while training in Australia.

Education program could address swimming pool discharge

Despite stormy weather, many Aurorans spent this past Civic Holiday weekend basking in the sun around the pool – but what happens when the pool has to be cleaned? That is a question the Town might ask you to give serious consideration.

Blues and Cruise to help breathe new life into old musical friends

Giving young and emerging musicians a venue and an all-important audience has been a long-time mandate of the Aurora Winter Blues Festival, but this summer organizers are focusing on being with these young musicians from the ground floor.

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