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22-year-old dead after Saturday police shooting

April 16, 2014   ·   0 Comments

A 22-year-old man is dead after an altercation with police in Aurora. Just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, York Regional Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a "man with a gun" near Leslie and State Farm. The SIU expects an update on the case this week.

Docs on Ice raises record breaking $275,000 in Aurora and Newmarket

For two straight days, over 50 teams and hundreds of doctors and health care professions flocked to York Region for the 32nd annual Docs on Ice hockey tournament to help raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association – York Region.

Mossie’s secret for 100 years: worrying, living a good life, and minding her own business

For most people, a nagging worry could be considered a key factor of wearing out – but most people aren’t Mossie Hillis.

Letter carrier by day, Neil Young by night – Larry Cariou strikes a chord

Aurora’s Larry Cariou might be a Canada Post letter carrier by day, but when the Harvest Moon comes up, things start to get interesting.

Dramatic lifestyle change was “no brainer” for Aurora woman

Losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle is something just about everybody wants, but getting started and following through isn’t always easy.

Autism workers raise flag, awareness for “fastest growing” disability in world

Aurorans living in the Autism Spectrum descended on Aurora Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, waving a blue streak.

New policy would allow sidewalk patios for restaurants, cafes

Spring is here, and in the coming weeks, more people frequenting Aurora’s restaurants are going to want to take their meals outside – and patrons may have more opportunities to do so if a new pilot project gets off the ground.

Ribfest, Concerts in the Park could be election-free zones this year

As the October 2014 municipal election inches closer and the weather gets warmer, it will be sooner rather than...

Aurora residents will still have chance to sound off in Open Forum as election approaches

Aurora residents will have more chances to voice their concerns to Council almost right up until the election, if new recommendations are approved by Council this week.

Aurora classroom tackles tough questions and combats homophobia in new pilot project

Whether you have grown up with two moms, two dads, identify yourself as lesbian, gay, bisexual or queer, you deserve a space free of bullying and brimming with positive reinforcement.

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