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Paws in the SARC gives your dog the chance to shine

May 9, 2019   ·   0 Comments

By Brock Weir If you’ve ever watched dogs blaze a path to glory through an agility course, or make a splash with some diving and ...

The fight isn’t over, says activist Judy Rebick

Judy Rebick used to hear a lot of young women distance themselves from the cause, saying, ‘I’m not a feminist,” but, over the last five years, the tide seems to be turning – for better or worse.

Canadian Tire plans clear hurdle amid resident concerns

Plans to reconfigure the former Canadian Tire site on Yonge Street at Murray Drive to allow for more retail and restaurant space cleared a Council hurdle last week amid noise and traffic concerns from nearby residents.

Red tape and green technology colour MPP’s Chamber breakfast

Cutting red tape and boosting supports for green technology added colour to a recent breakfast hosted by the Aurora & Newmarket Chambers of Commerce for Aurora’s Provincial Representatives.

Funding shortfalls for road projects raise Council eyebrows

A further report investigating the funding for road rehabilitation projects on Yonge Street, Edward Street, Golf Links Drive and Dunning Avenue has been requested by Council after local lawmakers raised questions on how the project had been budgeted.

Faced with funding shortage, senior driving service seeks support

Faced with a future funding shortage, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe and affordable transportation for seniors in York Region is looking for support.

Jim Tree celebrated for 40 years’ service to Aurora

He’s been through 14 elections, seen seven different mayors, 43 Council members, 10 CAOs and six directors, but Jim Tree is still going strong at the Town of Aurora.

Late Canucks beat reporter had roots in Aurora

A familiar face among the Vancouver Canucks community, beat writer Jason Botchford passed away suddenly of heart failure last weekend, leaving the hockey world in mourning.

Seniors’ Centre breaks down barriers by breaking down “walls”

It was a lively discussion over the phone as five local residents – men and women – debated the true origin of the telephone.

Elliott, Parsa focus on business growth, education at Chamber breakfast

Making it easier for businesses to grow was a common thread in a breakfast talk with local MPPs Christine Elliott and Michael Parsa last week, hosted by the Aurora & Newmarket Chambers of Commerce.

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