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INSIDE AURORA: The sky is (not) falling

May 24, 2017   ·   1 Comments

By Scott Johnston I’m not sure why, but Aurorans seem to be unusually prone to paranoia when it comes to change. Progress is often good, ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: The Week that Was

By Alison Collins-Mrakas It’s been a truly frightening few weeks in global politics. With the latest “test” of missile capabilities, the North Koreans seem hell ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Balanced Budget

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora Last week, the government of Ontario passed the Stronger, Healthier Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017. This budget included significant investments ...

ACTIVATE AURORA: Active Transportation

By Ron Weese This is one of those phrases that has become popular for all the wrong reasons. “Active Transportation” was never discussed; wasn’t even ...

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman This past Saturday at the Farmers’ Market began on a cool but sunny day, which warmed as the day went on. Perhaps ...

BROCK’S BANTER: You gotta get a gimmick

By Brock Weir Mother’s Day around my house usually follows a pattern or two. Before my maternal grandmother died in 2012, it was usually a ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE:

By Stephen Somerville As reported in The Auroran this month, Council unanimously approved a motion from Councillor John Abel, “which calls on staff to prepare ...

MP’s REPORT: Canada in the World – Defence and our NATO Alliance

By Leona Alleslev, MP Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill We are at an unprecedented time of global instability. International alliances are being questioned, trade negotiations are being ...

IN GOOD COMPANY: Staying connected and recognizing the great work being done in Aurora!

By Mayor Geoff Dawe The Victoria Day long weekend is coming up and I encourage everyone to please drink and drive responsibly. If you’re consuming ...

BROCK’S BANTER: When a gold watch won’t do

By Brock Weir I had such high hopes for my Thursday. Over the past two years, Tuesdays and Wednesdays have invariably become the two busiest ...

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