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Library, Cultural Centre back different options for Library Square

December 6, 2017   ·   0 Comments

Two concept plans for the future redevelopment of Library Square are set for Council consideration this week after a series of public information sessions. Developed by...

PETER PAN TICKET CONTEST – Win a family four pack with your own personal Neverland

Peter Pan, the classic story about a boy who refused to grow up, is coming to the Aurora Cultural Centre and you could win a ...

Proposal to move historic home for 10 storey apartment hits Council speedbump

It is among the few reminders of the small hamlets that formed what is now Aurora, and now a plan to move the “Red House” from its 170-year-old foundation at Yonge and St. John’s Sideroad to make way for a 10 storey apartment development has raised the ire of Council.

Compromise reached on Highland Gate park design

It was intended to be crown jewel of Highland Gate Golf Course’s redevelopment into a residential subdivision, but residential opposition to the proposed 21 acre park design tarnished the jewel before it was even set in stone. But, the park concept is gleaming once again after compromises on its design were reached between area ratepayers, the Town of Aurora and Highland Gate Developments Inc.

Community rallies to support business owner Mike Rathke

Marilyn Rathke could barely find the words to express the gratitude she felt Thursday as people filed through the doors of MR Menswear. The Alliston woman, along with her husband Hans, was there to lend a hand as people opened their hearts – and their wallet – in support of their son, business owner Mike Rathke, who has been waging a second courageous battle against cancer.

Christmas Tree Lighting will also light a flame for peace: Mrs. Claus

Her Santa might be the one making a list and checking it twice, but Mrs. Claus has a few more checkmarks to make before she’s ready to make the flight to Aurora this Wednesday to preside over the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Aurora to look at ways to foster affordable housing

Calls for more affordable housing options in Aurora are frequent, but next month might bring some clarity to just what the Town can do to make it a reality. Council has ...

“Sherlock Holmes” faces identity crisis at Theatre Aurora

How do you introduce yourself? You start with your name, of course, but what’s your next angle? Chances are, you follow up with what you do. Aurora resident Joey Ferguson, for instance, might come up, shake your hand and say, “Hi, I’m Joey, and I’m a teacher,” but, he says, there’s so much more to him than that.

TA’s The Game’s Afoot – A Review

Theatre Aurora gives us an early Christmas present with the entertaining and seasonally set "The Game's Afoot”, or "Holmes for the Holidays".

Multimillion dollar expansion fosters student creativity

Creativity and collaboration are key skills in a twenty-first century world but, when you get down to it, they have been essentials since the dawn of time. It’s all in how you foster it.

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