February 2014 Archive

MARKET MUSINGS: Indoor Market returns Saturday!

By Jan Freedman We’re halfway through February of the worst winter that I can remember in years. We have experienced such cold temperatures and so ...

OTTAWA REPORT

By Lois Brown, MP Newmarket-Aurora Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has tabled Canada’s budget, Economic Action Plan 2014. I am pleased to see its continued focus ...

ASK THE DESIGNER

Area Rugs can make a Big Difference in Putting a Room Together By Jean Bisnaire, Niche Decor “My living room feels bare without an area ...

SENIOR SCAPE: Things are heating up

By Charles Sequeira Walking Club Walks will be held on Wednesday mornings and will be about an hour in length. Most walks will be on ...

Council needs more facts before green-lighting clear bags

What, if any, costs or savings to the taxpayer will there be if we implement the clear bag program? For example, will there be additional ...

Support for Welcoming Arms makes a difference

Your caring and sharing does make a difference. Welcoming Arms, a registered charity, is an ecumenical outreach partnership of six churches, serving those in need ...

Builders, teachers and activists make history of their own with Heritage Awards

As a history teacher, Helen Roberts always had a penchant for showing students where Canada has been, before looking at where Canada is going. But even she was left “stunned” by the latest...

Moshe Hammer helps kids change their tune – literally

From a very young age, Moshe Hammer was drawn to the violin. He remembers being about six years old attending a wedding in Israel where he grew up, going right up...

Tigers scratched but unscathed after bout with Cougars

The Aurora Tigers went into last week hoping for another four points against Cobourg and Pickering, but were unable to come out unscathed.

Panthers take Silver Stick Tourney again

By Ryan Essex The Aurora Panthers emerged as champs in the 15th annual International Silver Stick Girls Finals held in Aurora this month. The tournament ...

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