“Take the music into your heart so you have it forever”

Iconic Sharon, Lois and Bram singer set to bring songs, stories, memories to Aurora

Aurora moves to protect vulnerable communities in wake of rising antisemitism

Aurora has set in motion a number of measures to protect “vulnerable” communities and spaces following rising antisemitism and other forms of hate throughout the ...

Junior Panthers split Games 1 and 2 with Kingston to open OWHL playoffs

The U22 Central York Panthers had a golden opportunity to exorcise their recent OWHL playoff demons when the Kingston Ice Wolves settled in at SARC ...

Theatre Aurora’s Where You Are: A Review

Theatre Aurora’s latest production is the warm Ontario comedy “Where You Are”. Written by playwright Kristen Da Silva, it tells the story of sisters Glenda ...

Community members voice support for anti-hate measures considered by Council

Aurora has always been a warm and welcoming place to long-time community member Nikki Abler, but she has recently seen examples of antisemitism on the ...

Costs of renoviction program requested by Council before final decision

Council has requested a full costing of potential programs to protect local renters from “renovictions” before making a final decision on next steps. Local lawmakers ...

Financial clarity on big-ticket Council items could soon be made public

Confidential materials, including costs, on some key recent municipal decisions could soon be made public following last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting. On March ...

LSRCA to be folded into new, broader Conservation Authority

Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities, including the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, will be restructured into nine broader Conservation Authorities, “to deliver more consistent services, strengthen ...

Fleury Park tree was structurally unsafe, say staff

The removal of a centuries-old willow tree at Fleury Park raised residential concerns and a wave of nostalgia last week, but municipal staff say the ...

Theatre Aurora’s Where You Are: A Review

Theatre Aurora’s latest production is the warm Ontario comedy “Where You Are”. Written by playwright Kristen Da Silva, it tells the story of sisters Glenda ...

Aurora moves to protect vulnerable communities in wake of rising antisemitism

Aurora has set in motion a number of measures to protect “vulnerable” communities and spaces following rising antisemitism and other forms of hate throughout the ...

“Take the music into your heart so you have it forever”

Iconic Sharon, Lois and Bram singer set to bring songs, stories, memories to Aurora

Joly encourages public participation at International Women’s Day talk

When Melanie Joly first ran for public office, she wasn’t sure who her role models were. Such historic public figures as John F. Kennedy and ...

Province names Supervisor as it takes control of Catholic Board

The Province of Ontario has appointed Carrie Kormos to “supervise” the York Catholic District School Board after the Ministry of Education determined the local Board, ...

Aurora’s Ryan Nembhard signs two-year deal with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks

The remarkable NBA journeys of Andrew and Ryan Nembhard continued last week. The Aurora-born NCAA stars and accomplished NBA players opened a new chapter in ...

Central York Panther Grad and Carleton Raven Erica Buckley earns berth on OUA All-Rookie Team

Aurora resident Erica Buckley finished her impressive first season with the Carleton Ravens by earning a berth on the OUA All-Rookie Team. Buckley—who finished sixth ...

Junior Panthers split Games 1 and 2 with Kingston to open OWHL playoffs

The U22 Central York Panthers had a golden opportunity to exorcise their recent OWHL playoff demons when the Kingston Ice Wolves settled in at SARC ...

Pickering College Pumas cap undefeated season with decisive win over Greenwood 61-38 in CISAA Junior Boys’ championship

Pickering College basketball coaches Alex Grenier and Cameron Campbell surveyed the home court celebration unfolding at Egan House on Wednesday afternoon and liked what they ...

Aurora eyes drop-in programs for roller skating enthusiasts

The popularity of roller skating has seen a resurgence in recent years and the Town of Aurora could soon offer drop-in sessions as part of ...

James Thomson named Head Coach and General Manager by the Aurora Junior A Tigers for 2026-27

James Thomson lost his interim Head Coach label on Monday afternoon as the Aurora Tigers announced that their current General Manager will add Head Coach ...

Martone, Pak, Lewington, Van Berkel, and Hicks lead Junior Panthers to 4-0 win over Toronto Aeros

Audrey Martone, Abby Pak, Ellie Lewington, and Annabella Van Berkel scored one goal each to lead the Central York Panthers to a tidy 4-0 win ...

Hodgins makes 86 saves in Junior Tigers’ two-game home-and-home sweep of Buzzers

Tigers win five of eight under new Head Coach James Thomson to complete their ‘25-26 OJHL season

Shayne Smith and Paul Rosen are star attractions at Sport Aurora’s second ParaSport Event at SARC

The dynamic presence and inspirational messages of Shayne Smith and Paul Rosen were at the heart of Sport Aurora’s second ParaSport Event at SARC on ...

Junior Panthers’ late-season slump continues with narrow losses to Whitby and Toronto Leaside

The sixth-place U22 Central York Panthers (26-15-0) have hit a rare rough patch in their otherwise fine OWHL season. For the first time in 2025-26, ...

Theatre Aurora’s Where You Are: A Review

Theatre Aurora’s latest production is the warm Ontario comedy “Where You Are”. Written by playwright Kristen Da Silva, it tells the story of sisters Glenda ...

“Take the music into your heart so you have it forever”

Iconic Sharon, Lois and Bram singer set to bring songs, stories, memories to Aurora

Aurora Town Square comes to life this month with bursts of colour, nostalgia

Town of Aurora's second-annual Holi festival is set for this Sunday, March 15, at Aurora Town Square.

Revived Aurora Winter Blues Festival looks to 2027 and building on legacy

Aurora’s history in the spotlight for Heritage Week in February

Driving past Yonge and Wellington, east on Wellington, heading to the 404, I find myself zoned out, thinking about which child needs to be driven ...

Cultural Centre, Music Aurora launch countdown to Aurora Winter Blues Fest

Music was in the air at Slabtown Armoury on Wednesday night as the Aurora Cultural Centre kick-started the countdown to the 2026 Aurora Winter Blues ...

Future grads train their creative eyes on the world ahead of Mayor’s Celebration of Youth Art

It can be a rough world out there, and we need a lot more joy in our lives. This is the view of Claire Thorne, ...

Belly dancing and belly laughs in store for Aurora Town Square this winter

Aurora Town Square is hitting the ground running this year with winter activities tailored for belly dancing and belly laughs. Programming kicked off in earnest ...

Societal change on full display at Revolution Now exhibit in Aurora

The more Ava Dedier learns about her roots and her culture, the more complete she feels as a person. The Markham-raised artist knew a fair ...

Education workshops will continue legacy of Aurora Winter Blues Festival

When Music Aurora decided to take the Aurora Winter Blues Festival to the next level, they did so with the community in mind, supporting up-and-coming ...

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