Community Centre parking lot plan to be environmental example

June 10, 2015 · 0 Comments

They may have paved paradise to put up a parking lot, but soon the parking lot around the Aurora Community Centre (ACC) will work to help the nature around it.

“Mother Bear” recognized by province for breaking down Region-wide barriers

After her first child was born with an intellectual disability, Lois Davies increasingly found herself taking on the role of “Mother Bear”, fighting for her son to have the same opportunities as everyone else around him.

Record-breaking amount raised at CDS Auction

By Kim Sillcox On May 29th, the stars were aligned and came out in force to attend The Country Day School’s 42nd Annual Auction. The ...

Lieutenant-Governor salutes cadets on first visit to Aurora

With a blow to the jaw from a brother-in-arms, a member of the Queen’s York Rangers Cadet Corps dropped to the ground, while other members of the Corps rushed out with a stretcher to bear him to safety. As they...

Provincial electoral riding to be split, following Federal lead

Aurora will once again be split in two electoral ridings as the Province of Ontario follows the lead of the Federal Government.

Williams crowns prom King and Queen in landslide vote

By Brock Weir Prom is a magical time for any student, but the graduating class of Dr. G.W. Williams made some magic of their own ...

There is hope after residential schools, says activist

There were a lot of things left unsaid when Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux was growing up. Unfortunately, what was not being said was all too often acted out.

Homeowner hopeful buyers will preserve historic Horton Place

By Brock Weir A sold sign has finally been put out in front of the historic Horton Place on Yonge Street at Irwin Avenue. The ...

Hoedown Showdown aims to “jumpstart” aspiring singers’ careers

Aspiring country artists brought down the house last year getting Aurora warmed up for the annual Wild, Wild West Hoedown the following night – and this year, the Hoedown Showdown is returning bigger and better than ever.

Calls for greater municipal planning powers renewed but bill won’t impact Highland Gate

Aurora renewed calls last week for greater influence on local planning matters from the Province of Ontario, but if a bill making its way through the Legislature ultimately passes, it will have little impact on development plans already in the works – including the redevelopment of Highland Gate Golf Course.

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