August 2016 Archive

Safety upgrades will help community agencies move forward: Minister

A Provincial investment to make living environments safer for some of Aurora and Newmarket’s most vulnerable citizens comes as a “welcome relief” to Community Living Newmarket/Aurora.

Aurora to begin path to “Canada’s Most Active Community” with star-studded launch

Local sports groups are pulling out all the star-studded stops next month in the quest to make Aurora Canada’s most active community.

Share your memories – large and small – to celebrate 150th anniversary of Town Park

Town Park was a Mecca for music on Saturday night as thousands from across Aurora – and beyond – gathered there to celebrate the legacy of the Tragically Hip. Whether you were there as fans of the Hip, or just to spend a musical night out with your family, chances are you left after the third encore with more than a few lasting memories.

Senior Jays eliminated from NDBL playoffs

The Aurora Jays were sent packing on Sunday by one of the most dominant teams in the North Dufferin Baseball League in years. Following a 5 – 5 tie to open the series early in the week, the New Lowell Knights took control of the best-of-five semifinal series to earn their spot in the championship in four games.

AYSC season wraps up with annual tournament

By Jake Courtepatte The sun was shining last weekend for the Aurora Youth Soccer Club’s annual Stinger Cup tournament, the house-league division championships. Hundreds of ...

Breakfast of Champions Spotlight: Storm Volleyball – U17 Girls Storm Vortex

Mayor’s Breakfast of Champions Spotlight: Storm Volleyball – U17 Girls Storm Vortex Playing in both the 17U and 18U age groups, they collected three gold ...

MARKET MUSINGS

By Jan Freedman We have been ever so lucky with the weather this season at the Farmers’ Market and Saturday was no exception. Our annual ...

Thousands celebrate Tragically Hip in Aurora

Town Park was jam-packed with revellers on Saturday night to pay tribute to the iconic Tragically Hip and lead singer Gord Downie.

Town turned down Metrolinx deal, says MPP

Councillors say they were "left out of the loop" in decision not to lease AFLC parking to Metrolinx, forcing GO parking into the Town's Heritage Conservation District.

Small businesses say they have an image problem

As a small business owner, George Hughes says he’s heard the same old thing time and again from people in the job market: you don’t get ahead or get a great job if you work for a small business.

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