February 2014 Archive

Livingston makes Olympic debut

Aurora snowboarder Derek Livingston made his Olympic debut in Sochi, Russia on Tuesday, taking on the world in the men’s halfpipe. Mr. Livingston, 23, came in 19th in a field of 40...

Aurora man charged with multiple fraud counts

A 34-year-old Aurora man has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and operating a law office without a license to practice. Inayat Kassam was ...

Council has lost the budget plot

(Re: Aurora tax increase stands at 3.81% before final approval, January 30) The Aurora taxes are set to increase by 3.81%. I say this Council ...

Here’s why one Councillor voted against accessible playground

(Re: Activist surprised by Diamond Jubilee Park reaction, January 23, 2014) It was interesting to read Tyler Barker’s Letter last week, “Activist surprised by Diamond ...

Opposition is more than a “significant minority”

As long-term property owners, business operators and residents of Aurora Centre, we challenge elements in the January 9th story on Heritage Designation for our area. ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Reining in, Reigning out

Reining in the Red Chamber By Brock Weir I’m afraid we’ve crossed a final frontier and there is no turning back. I was one of ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Frank Klees

By Stephen Somerville As you all know by now, long time Member of Provincial Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora Frank Klees announced last week he won’t seek ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Provincial Race

A Message for Provincial Candidates By Alison Collins-Mrakas I am already ruing my stated commitment (see my first column of the New Year) that during ...

ASK THE DESIGNER

Surround Yourself with the Things You Love By Jean Bisnaire “I have various pieces throughout my home that have been passed down to me and ...

SENIOR SCAPE: Kind Words

Kind Words for Fellow Members By Sylvia Dickens In a world where criticism is commonplace, it’s refreshing to stumble upon conversations that offer kind words. ...

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