February 2014 Archive

Updated: Somerville withdraws from PC race amid “threats”

Aurora’s Stephen Somerville withdrew from the race to replace MPP Frank Klees on Wednesday morning amid what he describes as “threats” made to him and his family. In a statement, he said the matter was now in the hands of police.

Mayor optimistic about community, business growth as he seeks re-election

Mayor Geoffrey Dawe, who formalized his intentions to run for re-election just before Wednesday's Chamber Speech, says the past year has been one of growth and there is only more to come.

Aurora blacksmith is finalist in Handyman Challenge

As a child, Aurora resident Brian Leuthel grew up in King City directly behind a Mac’s Milk and a hardware store. His mother would often give him a...

Di Muccio wants answers after campaign is “deep-sixed” by party

Newmarket Councillor Maddie di Muccio is calling foul after her campaign to replace Frank Klees as the next Progressive Conservative candidate for Newmarket-Aurora was scuttled by the party.

Proportional representation makes “every vote count”

This January and February, Canadians from coast to coast are visiting their MPs about proportional representation. Over 400 volunteers from 161 ridings, from PEI to ...

Businesses make us pleasantly surprised…when we shouldn’t be

Perhaps it is just us, but over the period of Fall and Winter we have invited estimates of work on our garage, for a sunroom ...

Green For Life leant a hand – and muscle power

I know there have been a few complaints about Green For Life garbage pickup, but today I want to thank two of their employees who ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Onward for the Onleys

By Brock Weir Despite knowing it has been coming for a while, it now seems like the time has come to think about just who ...

INSIDE AURORA: Getting to Know You

By Scott Johnston There’s nothing like adversity to bring folks together, and one of the most adverse events (at least, natural – not political) in ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: The Green Games

By Alison Collins-Mrakas I am a sucker for all things Olympic. I love the spectacle of the games, the determination, the artistry, the sheer power ...

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