Being Black in Canada: Discussion should spur action, says panellist

February 7, 2020 · 0 Comments

It is important to have conversations, but it is so important to move beyond conversations to take action. This is the view of Jacqueline Benn-John, ...

Valentine’s Dance a source of “Pride” for LGBTQ2S+ teens

As Valentine’s Day approaches, people across York Region are thinking about how they can do something special for the one they love. Maybe it’s a ...

Art grads let public in on their creative process

They have been hard at work since returning to the classroom for their high school victory lap, and now local Grade 12 students are ready ...

Arson suspected in series of tow truck fires

A second “suspicious” tow truck blaze in little over a week left York Regional Police officers to canvas an east Aurora neighbourhood on Tuesday morning. ...

Aurora actor lands role of lifetime in We Will Rock You

Actor Trevor Coll may have landed the role of a lifetime, but his heart roots for his hometown of Aurora. Coll plays the lead part ...

Young hockey players help build cardiac-safe communities

By Kinjal Dagli Shah A girls’ hockey team has made it their mission to make Aurora and Newmarket cardiac-safe communities. As part of the Chevrolet ...

Health Care, red tape among top priorities addressed at Budget consultation

Over 70 people gathered at the Aurora Cultural Centre on Tuesday night to participate in a community budget consultation hosted by Minister of Finance Rod ...

Government will match donations made in memory of Tehran victims

The Federal Government will match donations made in memory of victims of this month’s devastating plane crash in Iran, which killed 176 people – including ...

Black history is made every day – not just February: Trailblazer

Library hosts “In Conversation” event February 20 February is Black History Month, but black history is made every day, says Tessa Benn-Ireland. Ms. Benn-Ireland knows ...