The Auroran

Councillor calls on further supports for families living with autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects one in every 94 children and Councillor Sandra Humfryes is calling on the Province to do more to support families impacted by the disorder.

100 Men Who Give A Damn keep it simple for a good cause

Frankly, dear readers, they do give a damn – and next month 100 of them plan on coming together to give one unsung local charity 10,000 reasons to smile. Just ask ...

Local author charts recipes and traditions of Italian immigrant life with Si Mangia!

Luciana Longo stood off to the side as she watched her parents perform a “ritual” she grew up with. Her mother gathered mason jars and got them ready for the big moment, while her father set...

Jim Irvine liked to be ahead of the futuristic curve

Technology changing at a rapid pace is nothing new. It has moved along at a good clip since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, kicking into high gear about 50 years ago as communications evolved at a breakneck speed. This was something that excited Jim Irvine.

Theatre Aurora gets seriously fun with new theatre school

Getting up on stage and singing your heart out is one thing, but putting on an entire production is something else entirely. But, behind the scenes work is...

Aurora United FC sides blanked at Sheppard’s Bush

Neither side of the semi-pro Aurora United Football Club could find the back of the net in a full day of action Sunday at Sheppard’s Bush.

Landmark “Red House” could be moved after 180 years

The Red House’s name is as good a descriptor as any for the red-brick home that has stood on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and St. John’s Sideroad since 1840.

Aurora man cycles 200 kilometres for cancer research

Michael Cornacchia had to take a big first step when he first signed up for a two-day, 200-kilometre charity bike ride two years ago. He had to buy a bike.