Food Pantry faces demand for the basics as Thanksgiving approaches

September 29, 2017 · 0 Comments

His first step into the Aurora Food Pantry was an eye-opener for Dan Ferguson. Six years ago, he experienced a change in work, had some free time on his hands and decided to see if any community organization needed the time he could offer.

Filmmaker brings story of resilience to Aurora with Last Harvest

Heading back to the place of her birth, Hui Wang found herself at a crossroads. Back in China for research on an upcoming project, she found herself at a creative crossroads as the project ultimately fell through. However, following her instinct to stick around for just a little while longer, Hui Wang (Jane) found herself at another

Bringing culture to Aurora for almost 60 years: Theatre Aurora on Culture Days 2017

By Linda Stott Director of Marketing, Theatre Aurora Theatre Aurora has been a central figure in the Town of Aurora cultural landscape for almost 60 ...

“Small Project” makes big difference in lives of Kenyan students

So many of us take maternal health and convenient family planning for granted. A quick trip to your doctor, or even your drugstore can often do the trick, but we’re lucky here in Canada; in other parts of the world it is a daily struggle. It is a daily struggle which...

“Making Peace” arrives with timely message

Exhibition, which formally opens next week, asks tough question of viewer.

Local cadets lead in our international warriors at Invictus

They simply wanted to do their bit, but local cadets from St. Andrew’s College took centre stage leading ...

“Christmas Market” could be sneak peek of Library Square’s future: Councillor

If you have a hard time visualizing all the possibilities that could come to downtown Aurora once the redevelopment of Library Square gets underway, you could get an early flavour as soon as November – if one Councillor gets his way.

Rare blood cancer diagnosis leaves local couple fighting back and helping others

Just a few short months ago, Mark Silverstein and Nelia Pacheco prepared to say their goodbyes. Diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in 2010 at the age of 45, Mark has been following a tough road with his wife by his side every step of the way. Along the way, the ...

Chamber of Commerce to host Town Hall on Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs

It is legislation which will have wide-ranging impacts on all businesses, and now the Aurora Chamber of Commerce will help local business owners understand how they will be effected by Bill 148, Ontario’s Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act.

Father-son Odyssey is now in the record books

The world is a very big, beautiful place. But it’s made a bit smaller because we’re all members of one big human fellowship. Kingscross resident Steven Dengler met some consummate hosts and genuinely interesting souls during his seven-week Canada 150 Global Odyssey. The trek, which landed Dengler, his father Bob, a resident of Aurora, and ace pilot

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