School caretaker pens novel for kids and young adults

August 19, 2015 · 0 Comments

Summer is winding down and as kids gear up for a return to school, they will do so chock full of memories – and maybe a secret or two – collected during the season that will have to sustain them until next June rolls around.

Inaugural winner of John West Scholarship “honoured” by recognition

Before former mayor John West died in late 2013, he left a lasting legacy for Aurora – namely, seed money for a scholarship to recognize the leaders of tomorrow.

Town strikes deal with Canada Post over community mailboxes

As things get heated between Canada Post and greater Montreal on the placement of community mailboxes, the situation in Aurora has become decidedly cooler after the municipality inked a deal with the Crown Corporation.

Sports groups make pitch for Hallmark building

To some, the former Hallmark Cards plant on Vandorf Road and Industrial Parkway South might seem simply an empty box of a warehouse -- but others see potential.

Moyle takes the helm as Aurora’s interim CAO

Municipal government is "where all the action is," according to Aurora's new Chief Administrative Officer.

Celebrations will mark Queen’s milestone reign

Queen Elizabeth II is set to overtake Queen Victoria's record as longest reigning monarch on September 9, and the Town of Aurora is hosting a community celebration to mark the historic occasion.

Development charges “significant barrier” in bringing hotel to Aurora: report

As Aurora looks at ways to draw people into the community, the big question is, now that Aurora’s hotel has closed its doors, just where they are going to stay. According to...

Mayor forms “Task Force” on physical activity

By Brock Weir Want to take a stroll to Mars and back? You had better contact Town Hall. Mayor Geoff Dawe has struck the “Mayor’s ...

Hall of Fame inductee a champion for disabled athletes

Alan Dean has been to Spain, New Zealand, Greece, South Korea, and South Africa, to name a few. “I’ve had the most exciting life, I’ve travelled all over the world. I’ve been lucky to be able to do what I’ve done.”

Local youth prepare to shine in Rising Star Competition

Allison Lee and Daniel Tamburro are hoping to be Canada’s next rising stars. The seven-year-old dancing duo is set to compete in the junior division of the Canadian National Exhibition’s (CNE) Rising Star Talent Competition in Toronto on August 21.

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