Aurora students win top honours in International Public Speaking competition

October 30, 2013 · 0 Comments

King’s Country Day School hosted the 33rd annual International Independent Schools’ Public Speaking Competition (IISPSC) this past weekend, with over 150 students from seven countries descending upon...

It’s not all about the bad guy, says incoming Deputy Police Chief

Aurora’s Andre Crawford will officially take the reins as Deputy Chief of the York Regional Police next week. Mr. Crawford was appointed to the position by York Region’s Police Services Board earlier this month and will...

Blast survivor hopes he’s closer to finding 40-year-old answers

In the summer of 1974, 18-year-old Gerry Fostaty was a young army cadet leader at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. As a newly minted Platoon Sergeant, it was an appointment which would ultimately alter the...

Newly launched Aurora business tackles finding a “found it” feeling

James Daigle wants you to find your own “found it feeling”. The local entrepreneur behind MyDaigo, a company producing small transmitters to keep track of valuables like cell phones and...

Growing Together: Irvine Robinson Interiors

Neil Irvine’s grandfather, Jack, was “all about the work” – and it is work he continues as the third generation at the helm of Aurora’s Irvine Robinson Interiors.

Demo of Collis Leather shed highlights safety concerns

Changes could soon be underway on Aurora’s Collis Leather property. Council is set to approve the dismantling of a shed attached to the Tyler Street landmark...

Youth Centre renos to start Nov. 13, pending approval

Builders bidding to renovate the Aurora Family Leisure Complex ahead of the opening of the Town’s new Community Space for Youth will be in Town this week to see what they could be in for.

Neighbours, Council square off over Mavrinac Blvd “park”

Some residents want “democracy” to take its course, while others want a quicker, firmer plan of attack, two things residents in northeast Aurora agree on...