October 2016 Archive
Nobody wants to make a commitment, contends reader
(Re: “Old Aurora” resident questions turn restrictions, October 6) In response to Aurora resident Steve Hartley’s well thought out letter and suggestions regarding the never ...
Culture Days was an amazing success
On Saturday, October 1, five local organizations partnered to bring free and accessible cultural experiences to our community for the national celebration of Culture Days ...
BROCK’S BANTER: On This Harvest Moon
By Brock Weir There is no greater temptation than to begin this week’s column with a few choice lyrics from Neil Young’s classic song, Old ...
FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE: Two unrelated, but timely news items
By Stephen Somerville I was planning on writing about housing issues in York Region and in Aurora, but I will save that for another day. ...
VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Girl Guides, Rapid Ways, Funding and more
By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora As we move through October, the signs of fall are everywhere. Trees are at their peak of colour as I ...
Leslie Street underpasses nearly double in price since first proposed
The Region of York is set to begin the reconstruction of Leslie Street next year and, pending Council’s final approval, two pedestrian trail underpasses along with it.
Southeast cell tower inches closer to reality
A new telecommunications tower will soon be on the landscape in Aurora’s southeast quadrant Council gave the formal thumbs-up to the tower, which has been relocated further away from a nearby residential neighbourhood than originally planned, to a joint effort between Bell Canada and Rogers.
Don’t Dress for Dinner brings Menage-a-Quatre to Theatre Aurora
Barb Jones simply laughs when asked what she wants audiences to take away from her latest directorial effort in which a man’s grand plans for a weekend with his mistress and best friend while his wife’s away.
“Dressed” for Success at TA: a review
A cheating husband has arranged for his wife to be out of town for the week-end. His mistress is coming over, a cordon bleu chef has been engaged to provide a fancy meal, and his best friend is lined up to provide an alibi.
MARKET MUSINGS
By Jan Freedman The Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair has now closed the outdoor season and not a moment too soon, as the cooler ...
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