May 16, 2024
Professor challenges ideas of land acknowledgements
APL event asks for “re-imagining” of relationships rather than “reconciliation”
Oddfellows celebrate 150 years in Aurora
Above the ground-level commercial stores on Yonge Street beats a heart of service that is often overlooked in the community. But the Aurora Lodge of ...
Affordable housing measures could impact local budget
Financial breaks to incentivise builders in the construction of affordable homes and purpose-built rental units could have a negative impact on municipal budgets and local taxes: report
Lawn Bowling Club rolls into 110th anniversary celebrations
Radiant sunlight and the aroma of coffee filled the cozy confines of the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club on Friday morning when I met with three ...
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Camp and kitsch hit Cultural Centre – just in time for garage sale season
“Early Bird Gets the Worm” opens May 16 at Town Hall
Gustav ascends throne for APL’s Drag King Story Hour
A little bit of glitz and a whole lot of heart will descend upon the Aurora Public Library on Saturday, June 1, as Gustav hosts ...
York Pride Fest gets Provincial boost ahead of next month’s celebrations
Pride Month is just around the corner and the Provincial Government has given a boost to York Pride Festival to ensure this year’s program is ...
Region looks to its own properties for housing solutions following Mayor’s motion
The Region of York will soon undertake a review of Regionally-owned lands that could be repurposed to address municipal priorities, including housing. The move came ...
Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society heads into busy slate of spring activities
Every Spring, the Aurora Garden and Horticultural Society busies itself with a series of activities to celebrate the arrival of the growing season. This Spring ...
Conservative nomination candidate suspends campaign amid claims
A candidate vying to be the Conservative Party of Canada’s nominee to carry the riding of Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill in the next Federal election has ...
Oddfellows celebrate 150 years in Aurora
Above the ground-level commercial stores on Yonge Street beats a heart of service that is often overlooked in the community. But the Aurora Lodge of ...
Professor challenges ideas of land acknowledgements
APL event asks for “re-imagining” of relationships rather than “reconciliation”
Affordable housing measures could impact local budget
Financial breaks to incentivise builders in the construction of affordable homes and purpose-built rental units could have a negative impact on municipal budgets and local taxes: report
Council approves significant price hike on Thelma Fielding Park amid questions over process
Aurora Council last week approved the final park design and budget for the construction of a new community park in the northwest quadrant of St. ...
Sports
Lawn Bowling Club rolls into 110th anniversary celebrations
Radiant sunlight and the aroma of coffee filled the cozy confines of the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club on Friday morning when I met with three ...
Aurora swimmer Madison Russell commits to Nova Southeastern University Sharks
Aurora resident and Newmarket Stingray Madison Russell has signed her letter of intent to attend Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Matt Morris, Athletic ...
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s AGM celebrates 2023 events and contemplates induction of teams starting in 2025
The Aurora Sports Hall of Fame’s (ASHOF) Annual General Meeting unfolded at the Aurora Public Library on Wednesday evening. More than 40 members and guests ...
Aurora-King 12U Jays Flock to Budweth Park to plant trees in display of service, unity
Sunday afternoon’s tree-planting initiative at chilly Budweth Park, co-sponsored by LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) and King Township, was a tremendous success as ...
A Golf Adventure in Arizona: Cursin’ Amid the Cacti
If you’re interested in embarking on an eight-day, seven-night Golf Adventure in Arizona, I have a tried and true itinerary for you. Last week, I ...
Central York Panthers set to battle three Top Ten Canadian teams in opening round of OWHL Playoffs
Central York Panthers U22 Head Coach Steve Dempsey has his young team ready for the provincial playoff cauldron this weekend in Toronto at the Scotiabank ...
The Rites of Spring and its Seasonal Sports
The Rites of Spring are all around us in the festivals of rebirth being observed by tens of millions across Canada. This past weekend, the ...
Keeping Track of the Expatriate Tigers: Ten former Tigers contributing to 2023-24 OJHL Playoff Teams
The following ten players—rostered by the Junior A Tigers during the 2022-23 and/or 2023-24 seasons—were either traded or waived by the Aurora hockey club over ...
A season-end interview with Aurora Tigers’ Owner and Governor Jim Thomson
It’s been a turbulent season in Tiger Town and team owner Jim Thomson made headlines last week when he announced that his General Manager of ...
Qureshi leads Wildcats to 4 wins in 5 games at OFSAA to capture AAA consolation championship
Co-Captain Rehan Qureshi and the Dr. G.W. Williams Wildcats had much to celebrate over the March Break after their memorable Senior Boys Basketball season ended ...
Arts & Culture
Shadowpath makes sure love is in the air this Valentine’s at local gallery
Everybody has a story that can inspire. This is a philosophy that drives York Region’s Shadowpath Theatre Productions and has served to inspire a new ...
Renowned painter Helen Lucas, best known for paintings of flowers, passes away
Painting is all Helen Lucas ever wanted to do. The renowned painter passed away November 27. She was 92. Helen was a huge presence in ...
Marquee Theatrical Productions marks 20 years of fostering young talent
Joseph of Technicolor Dream Coat fame had more than his fair share of patches on the garment so well-known theatre-goers – but the sum total ...
Juno Award-winning Sealy bringing Jazz to Trinity next week
Toronto-based Canadian Jazz icon Joe Sealy and collaborator Paul Novotny will help open the Aurora Cultural Centre’s fall performing arts season next week with a ...
Comic creation to woodcarving, Cultural Centre’s fall education programs offer something for everyone
Whether it’s comics for the kids or woodcarvings simple or elaborate, if you’re learning to pick up a new artistic skill this fall, the Aurora ...
Theatre Aurora explores human connections in season of favourites
Canada’s most prominent literary heroine and Agatha Christie’s most prominent sleuth might not have much in common, but the stories surrounding them tell important tales ...
“Oowatanite” it was with April Wine in Machell Park at Ribfest 2023
A Review by Jim Stewart Thousands of classic rock fans filled Machell Park on Saturday night to enjoy the latest incarnation of April Wine. Marc ...
Cultural Centre’s fall visual arts season kicks off with the Hindu-Canadian experience
Art can say far more than mere words about the human experience, and the Hindu-Canadian experience is set to come into the spotlight this fall ...
Suzie McNeil and The Chain Reaction deliver masterful Motown medleys and dynamic pop standards at Town Park
Canadian pop singer-rocker Suzie McNeil—backed by seven-piece ensemble The Chain Reaction– treated Town Park attendees to a dynamic performance on Wednesday night. McNeil’s vocal versatility ...
Smiles Across Borders helps students connect through the written word
The written word has always had a power to inspire, but letter-writing in recent years has become something of a lost art. Now, however, Aurora ...
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