February 2014 Archive
Local Habitat team issues challenge to other local companies
As January came to a close, Marie-Christine “M-C” Perron was able to take at least one item off her bucket list. The Innisfil resident and employee at Aurora’s Bunn-O-Matic has long-wanted to take part in a Habitat...
Aurora business student to shadow Pan Am Games CEO
As a student at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, Michael Delplavignano knew he had a head for business, but he didn’t know where to turn. A brochure from a guidance counsellor introduced him to the Ivey School of Business, sending the Grade 11 student on a path...
Clean-up eyed as plans solidify for townhouse developments at Collis
Plans could progress within months to raze Collis Leather for a new townhome development. According to Marco Ramunno, Aurora’s Director of Planning, formal applications for the redevelopment...
VOTE 2014: Ballard focuses on “sustainable community”
After the first full month of the 2014 election season, most members of Aurora Council have stated their intentions to seek re-election in one way or another, biding their time before formally entering the race. The same cannot be said for Councillor Chris Ballard.
High-tech gadgets keep Library ahead of curve, but come with challenges, cost
Technology can keep institutions like the Aurora Public Library ahead of the curve when it comes to being able to give the people what they want – but like so many things, technology itself is a double-edged sword.
Community Improvement Plan vision, limits questioned by Council
Whether you have been making pitches for improvements in Aurora’s Downtown Core for decades, or turned on your stopwatch when Council formally retained consultants to do something about it, a Community Improvement Plan has been a long time coming, according to proponents.
Cultural Centre aims to “IGNITE” the community in Pan Am leadup
As most of the world turns their attention to Sochi, Russia this week for the opening of the Olympic Winter Games this Saturday, eyes at the Aurora Cultural Centre are also focused on international sport – but a little bit closer to home.
St. Max grads tackle tough issues in inaugural art show
He sits reclining in a chair, his black and white eyes penetrating the viewer as he relaxes. As you watch him, you can almost feel him stretching back to get comfortable with...
Somerville enters Progressive Conservative race
Aurora’s Stephen Somerville has joined the race to take over from Frank Klees as the Progressive Conservative candidate for Newmarket-Aurora. Mr. Somerville threw his hat into the ring on Monday, nearly two weeks after...
Time capsule sealed, Aurora 150 draws to a close
On February 3, 2013, hundreds of people braved the frigid temperatures of Town Park to take in at least part of the Mayor’s Sesquicentennial Levee. As kids played...
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