Student vote supported Mrakas

November 9, 2018 · 0 Comments

Eligible voters put their weight behind Tom Mrakas as Aurora’s next mayor – as did the voters of tomorrow.

The Continuing Education of Carl Bedal

Second World War veteran and retired teacher educates students on importance of Remembrance Day.

One-hundred bells will peal Aurora to mark Armistice anniversary

The peal of over 100 bells will be in the air over Aurora on Sunday as the world marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, the formal end of the First World War.

Remembrance Week begins with Armistice celebration at Legion

It was a walk through time at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday night as the local veterans association kicked ...

Internet voting pilot deemed “successful” but doesn’t translate into high vote

Despite impressive numbers of Aurorans casting their votes online this year in advance polls, voter turnout was down by over three per cent compared to the last municipal election in 2014.

Golf pro Morland swings into Aurora Sports Hall of Fame

When it comes to the Morland family, the game of golf is in the genes.

“Putting price on pollution gives money back to citizens” – Minister of Finance touts rebate program at Windfall

Putting a price on pollution will give money back to citizens, according to Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau. Mr. Morneau brought this message to Aurora last week on a visit to Windfall Ecology Centre at Sheppard’s Bush just hours after the Federal Government announced a new plan to tackle climate change through carbon pricing.

Finance Minister counters local MP’s comments on economy

By Brock Weir Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev crossed the floor this past September from the Liberal Government to the Conservative Opposition. In doing ...

Soldiers past and present underscore ties between the military and sport at exhibition opening

At the end of the day, when it comes to sport, there are winners and losers – but what you learn from your losses can be more valuable than anything else. This was the message brought to the Aurora Museum & Archives on Thursday night as they celebrated the opening of Play Hard, Fight Hard: Sport and the Canadian Military, a travelling exhibition now on

Remembrance commemorations start Saturday with Legion dinner

Remembrance Week is usually a time for quiet reflection and paying tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for King, Queen and Country. This year, however, is a little bit different – in addition to contemplation there is celebration in the air as Canada marks the 100th anniversary of The Armistice, the formal end of the First World War.

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