October 30, 2025
Hearts are full at Aurora Montessori for late beloved educator Lisa Walters
Lisa Walters was known for her love of hearts – so much so that it wasn’t unusual for her students at Aurora Montessori School to keep an eye out for heart-shaped rocks “in the wild” to bring back to her. ...
No Tricks, Just Treats this weekend as volunteers come together for accessible Halloween fun
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New planning system could allow for significant redevelopment in Aurora’s downtown
A new Community Planning Permit system in Aurora could lead to significant intensification in Aurora’s historic downtown core. The new system, which is intended to ...
Aurora looking at 2.2% tax increase in 2026
Aurorans could see a less-than-forecasted tax increase in the year ahead. On Monday, Mayor Tom Mrakas tabled the Town’s proposed 2026 Budget – with a ...
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee Robert Reid relishes his retirement gig as an actor and his CFL career as an Ottawa Rough Rider tailback
Robert Reid, who will be inducted next month into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame as an outstanding high school, university, and professional football player, ...
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New planning system could allow for significant redevelopment in Aurora’s downtown
A new Community Planning Permit system in Aurora could lead to significant intensification in Aurora’s historic downtown core. The new system, which is intended to ...
Blue Door’s Construct set to go national on fifth anniversary: “When we invest in people, we transform communities”
Aurora-based Construct, an initiative of Blue Door, is set to go national as the employment social enterprise marks its fifth anniversary in York, Peel, and ...
Slabtown Armoury celebrates new chapter in storied landmark
The afternoon may have been grey and drizzly on Friday, but there was a celebratory atmosphere at Mosley and Larmont Streets in Aurora’s downtown core ...
Needles & Knits set to close after more than 30 years helping keep Aurora cozy
Needles & Knits, Aurora’s only wool shop, is set to close this fall after more than 30 years of helping knitters in the community keep ...
Municipal social media channels need safeguards from hateful messages, says resident
The Town of Aurora’s social media platforms need safeguards against hateful comments, according to local resident Shaheen Moledina. Moledina made the request to Council last ...
Aurora gets infrastructure funding boost from Ontario Government
More infrastructure funding is coming to the Town of Aurora from the Province of Ontario. On Tuesday, October 14, Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy was ...
Support hospital and help crown Southlake’s “Next Top Model” at upcoming fashion show
The countdown is on to the ever-popular Whisky, Wine & MR Menswear fashion show. A fundraising fashion show hosted by Aurora’s MR Menswear and featuring ...
Aurora Public Library hosts first Newcomers Fair – and all are welcome
If you’re new to the community and want to know more about some of the resources available to you here at home, head over to ...
Silver Stars docuseries shines a spotlight on Canadian women, with Aurora at the heart of the story
Aurora is about to take centre stage in a powerful new Canadian storytelling project. Silver Stars—a five-part intergenerational docuseries—will celebrate the courage, wisdom, and legacy ...
No Tricks, Just Treats this weekend as volunteers come together for accessible Halloween fun
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Sports
Bill Kizovski, Executive Director of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, passes away at 68
The Town of Aurora lost one of its leading sports administrators and mentors last week when Bill Kizovski—the Executive Director of the Aurora Youth Soccer ...
Eleven local sports organizations celebrated at Sport Aurora’s 14th Annual Breakfast of Champions
Sport Aurora’s 14th Annual Breakfast of Champions celebrated the crowning achievements of eleven local sports organizations on Sunday morning at Stonehaven Banquet Hall. One of ...
Depleted Junior Tigers drop hard-fought 4-2 decision to regional rival King Rebellion
Lachland Larmand tallied two goals including an empty netter to lead the King Rebellion to a 4-2 victory over the Aurora Tigers on Friday night ...
“Lightning” Lazarou’s four-goal performance leads Junior Panthers to 10-3 comeback win over Ridley Tigers
The Central York Panthers—hot off a 10-1 thrashing of the Canadettes in Brampton on Tuesday night—roughed up the Ridley Tigers 10-3 at SARC on Saturday ...
Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee Robert Reid relishes his retirement gig as an actor and his CFL career as an Ottawa Rough Rider tailback
Robert Reid, who will be inducted next month into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame as an outstanding high school, university, and professional football player, ...
Junior Tigers earn 7-5 road win over the Wellington Dukes
The Tigers established a commanding 5-0 lead midway through the second period and hung on for a 7-5 road win over the Wellington Dukes on ...
Humphries and Howard lead Tigers to 2-1 win over #2-ranked Leamington
Aurora netminder Matthew Humphries made 40 saves and Tigers’ Captain Simon Howard produced a 2-point night to lead the home side to a thrilling 2-1 ...
Van Berkel delivers dramatic game-winner in Junior Panthers’ 3-2 win over Barrie Sharks
For the second consecutive Wednesday, Annabella “Big Goal” Van Berkel scored a dramatic game-winner to impel the U22 Central York Panthers to a critical victory ...
Inspirational octogenarian trekker Erlinda Biondic “felt great joy” when informed of her enshrinement in the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
World record-setter Erlinda Biondic is a bundle of boundless positive energy—an inspirational octogenarian who walks seven kilometers daily from Aurora to Fairy Lake in Newmarket. ...
Multi-tasking 13U Tigers shut out Newmarket 13-0 on Monday and serve over 100 patrons at Boston Pizza on Tuesday
Seventeen Aurora Tigers traded in their skates and sticks for menus, notepads, and trays at Boston Pizza on Tuesday night. The 13U Tigers—hot off their ...
Arts & Culture
Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars marks 10th anniversary with million-dollar goal
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Theatre Aurora presents: A Grand Night for Singing
A Review by Scott Johnston Changing things up right off the bat, Theatre Aurora kicks of its latest season not with a play, but a ...
Culture Days will be three-week showcase of arts, culture and heritage
Arts, culture and heritage will be firmly in the spotlight this month as Aurora takes part in Culture Days. Taking place from September 19 to ...
Aurora business owner is first-time novelist with The Red Apple
Revi Mula’s book charts grandparents’ harrowing flight from Poland
Multicultural Festival will span two locations in Culture Days kick-off
Culture Days in Aurora will kick off with a spicy celebration of the diversity that calls Aurora home at the Town’s annual Multicultural Festival. Set ...
“Change happens when we all come together”
New exhibition strips community back to its roots
Immersive experience lands at Aurora Cultural Centre in “Sabzeh”
An immersive, multi-sensory experience lands at the Aurora Cultural Centre this week, looking at the spirit of growth at renewal through a Persian lens. “Sabzeh” ...
APL’s Browse & Borrow micro-branch officially opened at SARC
The Aurora Public Library’s new Brose & Borrow Kiosk at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex is now available to avid local readers. The kiosk, which ...
Bright Lights in the Afternoon brings music, collaboration to Aurora Town Square
Local music lovers had an afternoon treat on Saturday as they enjoyed a blend of soulful folk and Persian percussion in Aurora Town Square – ...
Theatre Aurora’s 2025-2026 season finale six years in the making
What’s the result when you combine two elderly sisters, a carafe of poisoned wine, and a long string of gentlemen who meet their maker after ...
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