April 2016 Archive
Speed cushion pilot project should be expanded: Councillors
Aurora’s recently-approved pilot project to install a series of speed cushions in five areas of Town where speeding has been identified as an issue hasn’t been implemented yet, but Councillors are already considering areas where the program can be expanded.
Aurora to be alive with the sound of music – if plan moves forward
Concerts and music festivals have become hot ticket events on Aurora’s annual social calendar, but the Town’s efforts to become a music destination could be turned up to eleven this week.
Saints lacrosse opens spring campaign with split in Ohio
Spring has sprung, and for Saint Andrew’s College that means a return to the field for the varsity lacrosse team. While Aurora may be feeling some of the effects of winter, the team travelled to Columbus, Ohio last week to get in some early practice against American squads.
Barbarians set to get back on the rugby pitch
With the rugby season just around the corner, one of Aurora’s premier clubs will be looking to regain their championship form while the other will be looking to defend it.
Minor Bantam AE Tigers take Challenge Cup
Add one more piece of hardware to the Aurora Minor Bantam AE Tiger trophy case. The group of 13-year olds swept through the Northumberland Hawks this weekend to capture their portion of the York Simcoe Lakeshore Challenge Cup, an annual end-of-year tournament between two of the GTA’s minor hockey leagues.
Finishing touches being put on Community Earth Week Fair
Our plans are almost complete for the Aurora Community Earth Week Fair next Wednesday, April 20, at the Aurora Armoury. The Environmental Advisory Committee’s organizing committee has been working hard to engage community groups, school ECO clubs, and sending out many emails to friends and families.
Harnessing “new media” key to entrepreneurs success
The power of “new media” is evident for all to see, but for people looking to start up their own businesses, getting started can sometimes be an intimidating prospect. Local entrepreneurs, however, are set to help break down barriers and show how “new media” has been instrumental in their success next week at the Aurora Public Library.
Residents demand parking restriction to combat GO commuters
Council created the problem and it’s Council’s job to fix it. That was the view of many residents living within walking distance of the Aurora GO Station at a meeting of Downtown Town Park Ratepayers last week. Victoria Hall was packed...
The “glass ceiling is hidden in a bottle of ketchup,” says Buck
(Re: Brock’s Banter, April 7) Your poll subject this week on systemic racism provides an excellent illustration of everything systemic. You looked but did not ...
Aurora Chamber agrees it’s time to broaden discussion on hotel
As Chair of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, I would like the opportunity to respond to The Auroran’s April 7 article entitled “Renewed talks get ...
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