November 2015 Archive

Saints football drops to second after loss in final week

One week after taking down the previously unbeaten Trinity College School Bears, the St. Andrew’s College (SAC) varsity Saints football team was on home field Saturday in a winner-takes-first rematch on the final day of the regular season.

We can learn from the Day of the Dead, says local artist

Linda Welch always breathed a sigh of relief once November 1 rolled around. It meant Hallowe’en was over, disguises and decorations were soon to be packed away for another year, and going out to the community would mean more treats than tricks.

Get a taste of Studio Tour at Hillary House’s Art at the Manor

Meredith Blunt describes herself as “slightly introverted”, which some might find unusual for a painter. But the Aurora artist...

Aurora continues push for St. John’s interchange

Aurora Council has renewed the push for a highway interchange at St. John’s Sideroad.

Spread some “Goodness” with Canada’s food fighters

A lot of good comes out of people’s ability to access quality food, whether it is health or building a richer community, according to Aurora entrepreneur Chris Neal.

Council wants “meaningful change” on Highland proposal

Developers looking to transform the former Highland Gate golf course into a housing development of over 180 detached units and a 10-storey condo complex are looking to Council for next steps by December, but faced a potential roadblock from lawmakers last week, who said they want as long as it takes to make the right decision for the community.

We shouldn’t “glorify” war with Cenotaph tank

Last night I woke up with the dread of an armoured vehicle in Aurora’s Peace Park. I have not had nightmares since the mid-seventies, when ...

Resident opposes sale of Hydro One

(An open letter to MPP Chris Ballard) I am greatly disturbed that our Premier is taking steps to sell a stake in our Hydro One ...

December’s Timberlane closure highlights need for indoor tennis

(An open letter to Mayor and Council) The closing of Timberlane in December represents more of a loss to our community than just a place ...

Thanks for reaction to parking lot mishap

I was rushing around October 5 and decided to pop into Longo’s to grab dinner. I inadvertently left the car out of gear, without the ...

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