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Williams students speed into Top 3 in International Auto Show competition

March 19, 2014   ·   0 Comments

Ethan Chan and Lachlan Cooper had a game plan when confronted with a broken-down car. They knew there were multiple things wrong with it, but when tackling it their first goal was...

Four Aurora families to benefit from donation to Alzheimer Society

Sylvia Hussey has been down this road before. When her elderly mother began losing her memory, the Aurora resident was left as her primary caregiver.

Cardinal Carter plans reunion party to mark 25th anniversary

When Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School first opened its doors 25 years ago this year, they started with just 189 students, mostly in Grade 9, and a skeleton staff of just 14.

Cartwright Building set for new life as community health care hub

By Brock Weir For decades, the Cartwright Building near Yonge Street and Edward Street was home to the venerable company Canada Law Book. Now, four ...

Aurora is best place to live in York Region: ranking

Aurora is the best place to live in York Region, and among the best in Canada – so says MoneySense Magazine in their annual ranking of Canadian communities.

“Give Back Awards” honour students beyond the books

When John Crowell looks over applications each year for the annual Give Back Awards, he wonders just what he did with his high school years. But, for the Manager of Social Responsibility for Magna International, it is an eye-opener to...

Report shows employment growth across York Region

A new report shows York Region has shown exponential employment growth from 2012 to 2013. The York Region Employment and Industry Growth 2013 report was presented to Regional Council last week.

Over 900 doctors to lace up in Aurora and Newmarket to benefit Mental Health

Mental health issues have an impact on all areas of society – from the family, to the wider community, and even the doctors treating those affected.

Kerry’s Place marks 40th anniversary as “best kept secret”

In the past, people living with autism and other challenges on the autism spectrum were often living in a world of darkness or, perhaps worse, put into “dark places”. But Kerry’s Place Autism Services provides a vital beam of “sunshine”...

Proposed development near Yonge and Wellington spurs Council contention

A long-vacant lot near Yonge and Wellington is set to become new apartment building, but questions were raised whether this will help or hinder neighbourhood.

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