Arboretum challenges community to look beyond the Pine with new evergreen grove

December 22, 2018 · 0 Comments

A rose might be a rose, but trees might be an issue altogether thornier for the Aurora Community Arboretum – but they’re setting out to do something about that thanks to Tree Canada and Home Hardware.

Colleagues pay tribute to John Abel

Former deputy mayor John Abel’s death on December 6 sparked a flood of tributes across Aurora from those who encountered him as a community leader to those who served with him across the Council table.

Stories of newcomer students inspire local teacher’s first novel

By Brock Weir Maryam Jumaah felt older than her years when she first arrived in Canada. She came to Canada from Iraq aged just 14. ...

Mayor moves to oppose Bill, citing concerns over land protection

Mayor Tom Mrakas called on Council to formally reject Ontario’s Bill 66, citing worries over its impact on protected lands in the area.

Lions Club Christmas Campaign gets big boost from Canadian Tire

The Christmas Season is here and that means the Aurora Lions Club is hard at work collecting toys, food, and donations to help make the season bright for local families in need.

Ground officially broken on Holiday Inn Express & Suites

They may have wanted to seek shelter inside after huddling under a tent in the grey, fall chill on Wednesday afternoon, but Aurora’s newest hotel won’t be ready to welcome guests until early 2020.

Packed house welcomes surviving Broncos to Hometown Hockey

Sometimes, hockey is more than just a game. That was the sentiment shared by Ryan Straschnitzki, one of a handful of former Humboldt Broncos players to make the trip to Aurora for last weekend’s Hometown Hockey event, before the Aurora Tigers game Saturday night hosting the Newmarket Hurricanes.

Wayne Emmerson re-appointed Regional Chair

Re-appointed Chair said he feels the Province will make changes to both the Region and local communities, and he called for a place at the table in those discussions.

AHS student continues support for Kerry’s Place with holiday gift cards – and so can you

Gift cards are always a safe bet for those on your shopping list this time of year; but local student Amanda Bishop is spicing up the occasionally bland gift of plastic by coupling it with an opportunity to give back. Amanda, a Grade 11 student at Aurora High School, is...