October 2015 Archive

SENIOR SCAPE: Pickleball

By Sylvia Gilchrist At the Aurora Seniors’ Centre, things are buzzing. Pickle-ball is becoming more and more popular. The Centre has set up training sessions ...

CHATS collects coats for people in need

It’s now the middle of October and the number of days you can get by without wearing a coat are becoming few and far between. Some people, however, do not have the luxury of choice...

Jobs and economy brought to forefront in Newmarket-Aurora debate

Depending on which candidate you ask, you could get a very different picture painted on the current health of the Canadian economy. While all candidates vying for your vote in Newmarket-Aurora agree more jobs are needed down the line, the path to get there is very different.

Infrastructure contributions aren’t enough, say NDP, Liberal

The Federal Government has contributed funds to several infrastructure projects in Aurora over recent years, including the replacement of the GO Transit bridge at the south end of town. But, for candidates challenging Conservative Lois Brown for the riding of Newmarket-Aurora, the Feds simply have not done enough.

“Sky is no longer the limit” for healthcare at Southlake

Take it from an astronaut: “the sky is no longer the limit” to growth, research and innovation at Southlake Regional Health Centre.

Connelly set to close One Book One Aurora 2015 with author talk

Reccia Mandelcorn had goosebumps on her arms as she and Cindy Shaver finished hanging up vivid photos of life in Burma in the Aurora Public Library’s Colleen Abbott Gallery last week.

Bells herald start of new campaign for Aurora Cultural Centre

Rob Barfitt was on familiar ground when he came into the Church Street School on Friday. A long-time member of the Aurora Community, he remembers frequent visits to the landmark building to pick up gear as a member of the local Boy Scouts.

Special Olympics Aurora announced as Partners in Play participant at annual general meeting

Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) Aurora was graced with their highest attendance to date last week, one that held some exciting news at the annual general meeting.

Panthers struggling to score in early season

Five games into the regular season, all is not well for the new-look Intermediate AA Panthers, fresh off their return to the Provincial Women’s Hockey League postseason.

Aurora moves forward with LED streetlight switch-out

It might cost over $3 million, but Aurora Council is confident the investment in converting nearly all of the Town’s streetlights to LED fixtures will be a sound investment for the future that will pay for itself.

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