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12 Years later, Barb Hartwell remains at forefront of fundraising for husband’s tribute run
May 21, 2014 · 0 Comments
“You would have to know Bob to know he just has that full little smile on his face and doesn’t say anything,” says Barb Hartwell with a laugh, as she recalls the 2014 Run/Walk for Southlake.
Region provides tips to stump the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer
On May 14, Stacey Bowman, Invasive Species Specialist of York Region Forestry, enlightened a group of approximately 45 people about the status of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in our area.
LBP student grows locks extra-long for cancer research
Enjoy the luxurious mop of locks on top of Jakob Israel’s head while you can, because they won’t be there very much longer. The Grade 4 student at Lester B. Pearson Public School is getting in the zone...
Hotel renos highlight local need: Chamber
Visitors to Aurora’s Howard Johnson Hotel, which has recently been operating under the name Aurora Inn, may have been surprised to find the hotel roped off for closure last week.
Cardinal Carter’s E-waste day benefits local, national and international causes
Students in the Free the Children Club at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School are working hard this week to get the word out about their second annual E-waste event on May 31.
Bidder “disappointed” over museum process: CAM
Her company might be based in Markham, but Shelley Falconer, partner in Cultural Asset Management (CAM), considers herself a local. The King resident has expressed disappointment in the tone of Council debate...
Grade 4/5 students take colourful approach to rebuilding Aurora United Church
Aylin, Keira, Serin and Audrey are four students looking for ways to help their community. They might not all attend church regularly, or be religious in any way whatsoever, but last month...
Jobs in focus as Provincial campaign hits Week 2
As the Provincial Election campaign settles into its second official week, local focus is shifting to jobs and public services. Last week’s announcement by Tim Hudak that 100,000 public sector...
Museum moves forward as Council approves curator plan
A restored Aurora Museum is a go following Council approval last week. Councillors threw out an RFP, which attracted a winning bid from Cultural Asset Management (CAM), as well as the Aurora Historical Society and Aurora Cultural Centre...
Cardinal Carter students honoured for Character, heroism
Back in September 2013, brothers Colten and Luke Rybuck were just out to buy a new video game when they heard a smoke alarm and someone calling for help in a nearby house.
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