March 2016 Archive

Core Chair’s turn in Dragon’s Den leaves them overwhelmed with orders

Last April 29 was a big day for Aurora’s Pat Harrison. After years in development, his new spin on the traditional office chair, the Core Chair, was just in stock. He and his co-workers were preparing to take the chair into the studios to face CBC’s Dragon’s Den that day. Oh, and it was also his birthday.

Dawe and Regional mayors promote York to Trudeau

York Region's mayors travelled to Ottawa last week for meetings, including one with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Disclosure of land deals leads to tension around Council table

Efforts by two Councillors to be more open about land deals involving Town Hall led to heated words around the Council table last week. One was a motion from Councillor John Abel calling ...

BROCK’S BANTER: Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be

By Brock Weir Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be. Apparently attribution ain’t either. While it is a quote that has been attributed to several ...

POLITICS AS USUAL: Dancing with two left feet

By Alison Collins-Mrakas This week, the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will hear the last of the delegates who wish to speak for – ...

FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: “Old Timers” Hockey

By Stephen Somerville As one who tries to keep the effects of getting older at bay for a little while longer, I play some (very ...

VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Ontario’s investments are creating jobs for today and tomorrow

By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora The government introduced its 2016-2017 budget recently and it contains good news for families, seniors and businesses in our riding. ...

SENIOR SCAPE

By Jim Abram Aurora Seniors Centre Annual Spring Sale is coming soon! The Aurora Seniors’ Centre’s Annual Spring Sale featuring vendors, crafts, white elephant and ...

Highland Gate development impacts whole town

Opinions have recently been expressed in your paper suggesting that the proposed redevelopment of the former Aurora Highlands Golf Course by Highand Gate Developments Inc. ...

St. Max students take reins of police bomb robot

Mackenzie Valdez is at the controls. With a few flicks of the finger, she takes firm command, guiding the machine around the floor, around obstacles and zeroing in on a few patches of rough terrain.

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