Early adversity helped local teen and scholar “rise to the occasion”

March 11, 2015 · 0 Comments

When Sabrina Lin moved from Taiwan to Canada in Grade 4, life was tough and money was sparse.

Council rejects motion to reduce size from eight to six

If you were one of the nearly 8,100 residents who voted last fall to reduce the size of Council from eight members, plus the Mayor, to six, you’re likely out of luck.

George Street Public School plans to go out in style

By Brock Weir George Street Public School goes by the motto: “the little school with the big heart.” Living up to this philosophy, the school ...

5.09% tax hike on table as budget talks near end

Aurora residents could find the municipal portion of their annual property tax bill increased by 5.09% as the Town’s 2015 budget talks enter the home stretch.

Project manager approved to share the load of Joint Operations Centre

A new project manager will be appointed to oversee the completion of Aurora’s new Joint Operations Centre on Industrial Parkway North. Council approved the appointment last week, following...

Sports plan aims to create “lasting, positive legacy” in Aurora

When Aurora declared 2015 the Year of Sport, Council didn’t want to simply leave it at that. They made good on the vision this week by laying the foundations for a Community Sports Plan.

Nominations open for Aurora Sport Hall of Fame’s class of 2015

Last November, six leaders in sport were immortalized forever in the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame. The hall is now looking for the public’s help in determining the class of 2015.

Rock climbing wall misses AFLC opening, awaiting supervisor

As kids fanned out through the Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) on Saturday morning as the long-awaited facility re-opened, a plywood board prevented them from lacing up and ascending the building’s new rock climbing wall.

Ontario’s new Lieutenant- Governor takes position with local regiment

When Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Ontario’s new Lieutenant-Governor, departed for London last month, among her 19 engagements were meetings with The Queen and the Prince of Wales.